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“I will name a portion of my Church after Mahama if he complete Accra-Kumasi expressway” – Pastor vows

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“I will name a portion of my Church after Mahama if he complete Accra-Kumasi expressway” – Pastor vows

Apostle J.S.W. Kofi Amponsah, the founder and Leader of the House of Ezra, has vowed to name a portion of his church after President John Dramani Mahama if he completes the Accra-Kumasi expressway.

The man of God lamented that about 300,000 people died on the Accra–Kumasi road from 2009 to 2019.

According to him, the Accra-Kumasi expressway will be a critical national highway, with its completion significantly reducing accidents and saving lives.

Speaking on Ezra TV, Apostle Amponsah stated, “I have witnessed a lot of tragedies on the Accra–Kumasi road. From 2009 to 2019 alone, about 300,000 people died on that road”.

“If President Mahama is able to complete the expressway before he leaves power, then the church I am building will have a portion named after him,” he stated.

He added, “I firmly promise that I will name about 1,000 seats in the church after him”.

“I will even write a will to ensure that, even if I am no longer alive, that particular portion of the church remains named after him,” Apostle Amponsah added.

Also, President Mahama announced plans to cut sod for the commencement of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway.

He told critics of the project that he wished they were in the traffic jam over the New Year that was caused by a Believers Worship Centre.

Speaking at the 77th Annual New Year School at the University of Ghana on Tuesday, January 6, the President stated, “For those who have spoken against this expressway, I wish that they were in the traffic jam over the New Year. When one single church holding a convention brought the Accra-Kumasi road into gridlock for more than seven hours. Accra is the biggest city in Ghana and the capital. Kumasi is the next biggest city in Ghana.

“And the traffic between these two cities, it’s a shame that we have a single-lane road linking our two major cities. This will be a thing of the past, and I’m looking forward to cutting sod early this year for the commencement of construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway”.

“For those people who miscommunicate and try to twist my words, the new city will not be the capital. The capital will continue to be the seat of government, and it will be the capital of Ghana.

“But we’ll create a new city that will be smart, that will be innovative, there will be no kiosks, no containers, and no beggars on the streets.”

Meanwhile, Patrick Yaw Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has described the planned Accra-Kumasi expressway as unnecessary and a misplaced priority.

The lawmaker lambasted the Mahama government for failing to add to the existing road project, but rather seeking to undertake what he describes as a far-fetched project that lacks funding.

“There is no such investigation” – Frank Davies speaks on AG’s separate Ofori-Atta probe

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“There is no such investigation” – Frank Davies speaks on AG’s separate Ofori-Atta probe

A lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has said there is no such investigation being conducted by the Attorney General against his client.

According to Frank Davies, there is no such investigation to the best of his knowledge, adding that the Attorney General himself stated the probe was incomplete.

Frank Davies is quoted by myjoyonline.com to have said, “There is no such investigation to the best of my knowledge. And he himself is saying that it’s not complete. So if it’s not complete, what is this business of?,”

“If the Attorney General said he is investigating something, he should terminate the investigation and charge, and stop coming on the radio and doing what he’s doing. That is not the work of the Attorney General,” he argued.

His remarks follow, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine who has revealed he has been working with American authorities regarding former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to the Attorney General, he has some foreign investigators who are investigating Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings.

The Attorney General announced that he had been investigating Ofori-Atta long before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) made his announcement.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Additionally, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

Also, the Attorney General shared details of a confidential conversation he had with Ken Ofori-Atta’s high-profile US lawyers.

“I have foreign investigators tracking Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings” – AG

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“I have foreign investigators tracking Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings” – AG

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed he has been working with American authorities regarding former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to the Attorney General, he has some foreign investigators who are investigating Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings.

The Attorney General announced that he had been investigating Ofori-Atta long before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) made his announcement.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Additionally, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

Also, the Attorney General shared details of a confidential conversation he had with Ken Ofori-Atta’s high-profile US lawyers.

He revealed, “John Ashcroft, the former Attorney General of the United States of America, called me and said he was the one representing Ken Ofori-Atta in the matter, but his concerns and reason for calling me were for me to assure him that when Ken is returned to Ghana, he’ll get a fair trial.

“And I assured him of the fact that under this government and in accordance with Article 19 of the constitution, his right to a fair trial is guaranteed. Ken Ofori-Atta is not a person who will come here, and we’re going to treat him very shabbily and so on and so forth. He will be accorded due process of law. His fair trial rights will be guaranteed, and so on,” he disclosed.

Dr Ayine added, “So, I talked with John Ashcroft, including the lawyer who granted the interview [Enayat Qasimi], so there were three of them; three lawyers who spoke to me via Zoom on that day when they were expressing concerns. So, at that point in time, it was confidential. I could not mention John Ashcroft as his lawyer”.

“But I was simply saying that when you take the fact that he has these top lawyers coming to court in America to defend him, it is not going to be a day’s work to bring him home,” he explained.

“I never said somebody fought against me becoming finance minister” – Stephen Amoah

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“I never said somebody fought against me becoming finance minister” – Stephen Amoah

Stephen Amoah, the Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament, has debunked claims attributed to him in which he claimed somebody fought against him becoming the finance minister.

In a viral video, Dr Stephen Amoah had earlier claimed former President Akufo-Addo initially preferred him for the Finance Minister position, but his appointment was blocked due to pressure for him to appoint a northerner as Finance Minister.

Speaking to Serwaa Amihere on GHOne, Stephen Amoah clarified that he never said that he wanted to be a finance minister, nor did he say somebody fought against him becoming finance minister.

According to him, someone kicked against former president Akufo-Addo appointing him as Minister of State in charge of Finance.

Stephen Amoah clarified, saying, “I never said that I wanted to be a finance minister,” he stated. “I never said that somebody fought against me becoming finance minister.”

“I said that Nana Addo actually went to a very dignified person and told him that he was going to make me Minister of State in charge of Finance, and somebody kicked against that, preferring his own person,” he explained.

“Did I mention somebody’s name? So why are people taking it and insulting me?”, he asked.

Stephen Amoah further revealed he has been advised to keep quiet regarding the issue, saying, “Is it everything that in public you have to say?” he asked. “I’m a very mature person, and I’ve been advised to keep quiet.”

“Even if something were true, one hundred per cent, I shouldn’t have said it the way or where I said it,” he admitted. “But does that mean I should be insulted the way people are insulting me?”

“They have misrepresented it. They have misconstrued it,” he said. “But I don’t even care.”

Meanwhile, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has also debunked claims by Dr Stephen Amoah over his appointment as Finance Minister during President Akufo-Addo’s administration.

He added, “Our focus is on preparing Dr Bawumia to become president and govern the country for the benefit of the people. Claims that I was favoured in my appointment are not worth discussing; they are simply pettiness and should not distract us from getting our candidate elected”.

“If my appointment was based on favouritism, then people should know where I am coming from. I have been in this party for a very long time, and those who know me know that I did not support Nana Akufo-Addo; I supported Kufuor and Alan Cash,” he added.

“A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth” – Duncan William

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“A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth” – Duncan William

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has said that a wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth.

Speaking to his congregation in a viral video, Archbishop Duncan William urged young people to avoid the financial mistake of accruing debt in pursuit of a lavish wedding.

Duncan William stated, “If you have money to have a wedding, fine, but a lot of you don’t have money for weddings, and even if you do, using money for weddings is a liability and not an asset. A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth. It is an asset to those who have made their money”.

Some of you don’t even have a bedroom you are living, you don’t even have money to rent a house, and you want a wedding”.

Duncan William urged his church members to discourage people from having weddings, unless the man can prove he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account.

He added, “You don’t want to begin your marriage with debts. You go to the honeymoon, and the phones begin to ring, and it’s the lady who brought the chairs for the wedding asking for her money, then another phone rings, the woman who provided the drinks.

Discourage people who want to have a wedding until the man can prove to us that he has at least he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account; he should not have a wedding”.

He further added, “I want us to stop this thing of white wedding and you single women stop this thing where you want the man to wed you, marriage is not a wedding,  and those of you who give people money for marry who do not have, if they do not have, they should not marry because mariage is not love, love does not buy provision, love does not pay the bills.

I am not saying we should not help people who want to get married, but we need to have about five or ten marriages on the altar, everybody takes their ring, no best man, no maid of honour, no bridesmaid, nothing, we just pronounce the blessing of God, go home and make love, make babies, live your life.

Why do you have to do a reception? Why do you have to bring people to come and eat and drink your food for free after they insult you?”

Earlier, Duncan-William had previously urged individuals must prioritise their lives and avoid spending all their earnings on weddings and end up in debt.

Preaching to his congregation, Duncan-Williams stated, “Most of the foolish things we do are to use our money for other things. For weddings, we go and buy all these white dresses and suits. We spend all the money on weddings.”

“So people have come, you’ve dressed nicely, but you are in debt, and they are calling for their money. Your phone is ringing, and somebody says, the money you collected, when can I have my money? And you can’t tell the lady that you borrowed some money to do shows”, he stressed.

He further recounted his own personal experience, adding that he got married at the 21 or 22.

Duncan-William revealed he got married because he felt pressured to do so.

He added, “You could tell that this guy is confused. I was like a sheep carried to the slaughter. I had no idea of what I was doing. I had no idea of what marriage was – I was just told I should marry, so me too, I married”.

“So let me say to some of you, when you get it all right, don’t do a wedding”, he counselled.

“If I were you, I would take that money that they are going to use for the wedding to do other things for the marriage itself. Just come to the office, sign the document, we bless you, you kiss one another, go home”, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams added.

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“Discourage men from weddings, unless he can prove he has GH¢100k in his account” – Duncan William

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“Discourage men from weddings, unless he can prove he has GH¢100k in his account” – Duncan William

Archbishop Duncan William, the founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has urged his church members to discourage people from having weddings, unless the man can prove he has GH¢100,000 in his account.

The man of God urged young persons to avoid the financial mistake of accruing debt in pursuit of a lavish wedding.

He called on his church leaders to take adequate steps to curb this situation, noting that it has placed many young families under pressure.

Preaching to his congregation, Duncan-Williams stated, “You don’t want to begin your marriage with debts. You go to the honeymoon, and the phones begin to ring, and it’s the lady who brought the chairs for the wedding asking for her money, then another phone rings, the woman who provided the drinks.

Discourage people who want to have a wedding until the man can prove to us that he has at least he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account; he should not have a wedding”.

He further added, “I want us to stop this thing of white wedding and you single women stop this thing where you want the man to wed you, marriage is not a wedding,  and those of you who give people money for marry who do not have, if they do not have, they should not marry because mariage is not love, love does not buy provision, love does not pay the bills”.

Duncan William stressed that he is not saying people should not get married, but indicated that people should marry with a maid of honour, bridesmain and best men.

He added, “I am not saying we should not help people who want to get married, but we need to have about five or ten marriages on the altar, everybody takes their ring, no best man, no maid of honour, no bridesmaid, nothing, we just pronounce the blessing of God, go home and make love, make babies, live your life.

Why do you have to do a reception? Why do you have to bring people to come and eat and drink your food for free after they insult you?”

Archbishop Duncan William added, “If you have money to have a wedding, fine, but a lot of you don’t have money for weddings, and even if you do, using money for weddings is a liability and not an asset. A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth. It is an asset to those who have made their money”.

Some of you don’t even have a bedroom you are living, you don’t even have money to rent a house, and you want a wedding”.

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MrBeast, Wode Maya, others to completely transform an entire village in Ghana

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MrBeast, Wode Maya, others to completely transform an entire village in Ghana

Jimmy Donaldson, commonly known as MrBeast, has announced plans to visit Ghana later this year to completely transform an entire village in Ghana.

Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, Mr Beast revealed that there is a village in Ghana that desperately needs help.

He revealed that he has reached out to his colleagues who are also content creators and are going to participate in the project.

According to him, they are going to build a hospital, a well for the people to get quality water and also help with their education.

MrBeast at the  Billion Followers Summit 2026, hosted in Dubai by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), stated, “We are going to Ghana later this year, and there is this village that desperately needs help. We will go there, build a hospital, wells, supply them with water and help them with education. Go there and completely transform the entire village, and we are all going to make content together and help inspire more people to do good.

“I reached out to some of my friends to help push the message even more and inspire others, and I invited 20 of the biggest creators I know,” he said.

Some Ghanaians who reacted to the news stated, “ Although it’s embarrassing that an outsider is doing this in our country, we should encourage it. Let him transform it and make it look better than the mediocre transformations our leaders deliver with huge budgets.

Let it teach them how incompetent they have been. They travel to beautiful countries but are never inspired to improve ours. In 2026, we’re still dealing with choked gutters, villages without electricity or schools, and beautiful water bodies destroyed by galamsey”.

 “Akwaaba, MrBeast 🇬🇭🇬🇭 this one be big news You dey come transform whole village for Ghana? We dey super excited.

Big shoutout to Wode Maya for the linkup. Come make we show you the real Ghana vibes, plus the energy 🔥🔥 Can’t wait!”, a netizen added.

“@JDMahama let your government work oo yoo an outsider sees Ghana to be poor, so he is coming later this year to show you that you can’t help your people, your country.. it’s very sad, spending millions on unnecessary things, but can’t help the people in our villages”, a netizen added.

One Ghanaian wrote, “Everyone in the comment section is praising him for what he’s coming to do in Ghana, but they don’t know how shameful this has caused the country and leaders in this country. We have everything in this country, but we have stood there for a white folk to come and transform our country”

Additioanly one more X user wrote, “Please leave Ghana alone. Ishowspeed is putting Africa out there and changing narratives. This man doesn’t even look or seem real. Because clearly this is what is happening! Someone sent that white speed to follow the guy to Africa! Get into Ghana, get to Burkina”.

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana this week

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana this week

The information gathered from reliable deep-throat sources within the corridors of power suggests the embattled former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana before the end of this week.

According to sources, Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana to face charges for various corruption and financial loss allegations.

He is also expected to face an undisclosed charge from the office of the Minister for Justice and Attorney General.

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has already revealed he has been working with American authorities regarding former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Attorney General announced that he has some foreign investigators who are investigating Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

He further clarified that Ken Ofori-Atta’s visa was revoked in July and he was given up to November 29 to leave the United States, but failed to leave.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Also, before news suggesting Ken Ofori-Atta’s return by the end of this week, Dr Dominic Ayine had already announced that Ken Ofori-Atta will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General has already, has disclosed that he has been contacted by US lawyers of the former minister and has assured them of fair treatment for their client upon his return to Ghana.

MrBeast is in Ghana

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MrBeast is in Ghana

Jimmy Donaldson, commonly known as MrBeast, the world’s biggest YouTuber, is reportedly in Ghana to make donations to some underserved communities.

Reports suggest MrBeast has been in Ghana with his crew for three days now.  

However, the exact location for the donations and other arrangements is not yet made public.

MrBeast is a well-known philanthropist who have supporting less privileged communities across the world.

Also, MrBeast has announced plans to visit Ghana later this year to completely transform an entire village in Ghana.

Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, Mr Beast revealed that there is a village in Ghana that desperately needs help.

He revealed that he has reached out to his colleagues who are also content creators and are going to participate in the project.

According to him, they are going to build a hospital, a well for the people to get quality water and also help with their education.

MrBeast at the  Billion Followers Summit 2026, hosted in Dubai by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), stated, “We are going to Ghana later this year, and there is this village that desperately needs help. We will go there, build a hospital, wells, supply them with water and help them with education. Go there and completely transform the entire village, and we are all going to make content together and help inspire more people to do good.

“I reached out to some of my friends to help push the message even more and inspire others, and I invited 20 of the biggest creators I know,” he said.

Some Ghanaians who reacted to the news stated, “ Although it’s embarrassing that an outsider is doing this in our country, we should encourage it. Let him transform it and make it look better than the mediocre transformations our leaders deliver with huge budgets.

Let it teach them how incompetent they have been. They travel to beautiful countries but are never inspired to improve ours. In 2026, we’re still dealing with choked gutters, villages without electricity or schools, and beautiful water bodies destroyed by galamsey”.

 “Akwaaba, MrBeast 🇬🇭🇬🇭 this one be big news You dey come transform whole village for Ghana? We dey super excited.

Big shoutout to Wode Maya for the linkup. Come make we show you the real Ghana vibes, plus the energy 🔥🔥 Can’t wait!”, a netizen added.

“@JDMahama let your government work oo yoo an outsider sees Ghana to be poor, so he is coming later this year to show you that you can’t help your people, your country.. it’s very sad, spending millions on unnecessary things, but can’t help the people in our villages”, a netizen added.

One Ghanaian wrote, “Everyone in the comment section is praising him for what he’s coming to do in Ghana, but they don’t know how shameful this has caused the country and leaders in this country. We have everything in this country, but we have stood there for a white folk to come and transform our country”

Additioanly one more X user wrote, “Please leave Ghana alone. Ishowspeed is putting Africa out there and changing narratives. This man doesn’t even look or seem real. Because clearly this is what is happening! Someone sent that white speed to follow the guy to Africa! Get into Ghana, get to Burkina”.

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“NDC gov’t does PR with everything, NPP paid $1.4bn without noise” – Amin Adam on energy sector debts

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“NDC gov’t does PR with everything, NPP paid $1.4bn without noise” – Amin Adam on energy sector debts

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the former Finance Minister, has accused the John Mahama-led-NDC government of following the Finance Ministry announcement of the settlement of $1.4 billion energy sector debts.

He stressed that the government’s announcement of a US$1.4 billion payment towards energy sector obligations is being portrayed as an extraordinary achievement.

According to Dr Amin Adam, the NDC government does PR with everything, adding that the NPP government in 2024 made a similar payment without noise.

In a Facebook post, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam wrote, “The NDC government does PR with everything. Paying Energy Sector debts of $1.4 billion is not new.

As captured in the 2025 Budget presented by the NDC government, the previous NPP government paid $1.4 billion of the energy sector debts in 2024 without making noise about it”.

Meanwhile, the Independent Power Generators (IPGs) in Ghana have commended the John Mahama government for clearing a substantial portion of legacy arrears owed to power generation companies.

According to the Independent Power Generators, the clearance of the legacy arrears is a major step towards stabilising Ghana’s energy sector.

The IPGs, in a statement, praised the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for ensuring the timely settlement of the arrears.

Their statement read, “The clearance of these long-outstanding obligations represents a major milestone in restoring financial stability and operational confidence across the power sector”.

They further acknowledged the government, “decisive leadership, disciplined fiscal management, and a clear commitment by the government to resolving inherited structural challenges”.

“These actions have sent a powerful signal to both domestic and international investors that Ghana is firmly committed to honouring its contractual obligations,” the statement added.

“As a result, investor confidence in Ghana’s energy sector has been meaningfully restored, supporting economic transformation and industrial development,” they said.

“We remain confident that the collaborative spirit demonstrated in the resolution of these legacy arrears will continue to guide the government-IPG–IPG partnership towards a future of energy sustainability, financial discipline, and shared prosperity for the people of Ghana,” the statement concluded.

This follows the Finance Ministry, in a Press release, stating that, “In 2025 alone, the government paid approximately US$393 million in legacy IPP debts, further anchoring the gains made in restoring stability to the sector”.

Altogether, the Ministry of Finance has paid approximately US$1.470 billion in the 2025 fiscal year to rescue and restore Ghana’s energy sector.

Beyond clearing inherited arrears, and through disciplined implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism by the Ministry of Energy, Government has remained current on largely all IPP invoices for 2025 and is firmly committed to further improving payment performance across all IPP obligations going forward. 16. The Government of Ghana assures the general public, industry stakeholders, and international partners that the era of uncontrolled energy sector debt accumulation is over”.

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“NPP needs to adopt the shut-up strategy” – MP

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“NPP needs to adopt the shut-up strategy” – MP

The Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti David Vondee has told the opposing New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to adopt the shut-up strategy.

According to David Vondee, the NPP needs to adopt the shut-up strategy, as they make more sense when they are mute.

The MP is quoted by GHOne to have said, “NPP needs to adopt the ‘shut-up’ strategy, they make more sense when they keep quiet”.

In related news, the Minority in Parliament has cried out over the alleged decline in national security during President Mahama’s administration.

According to the minority, crime has left citizens living in fear, with Ghanaians now sleeping with one eye open.

Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Minority Leader, attributed the situation to the Mahama government’s politicisation of the police service.

She claimed that armed robbery and violent crime have surged over the past year, with Ghana now grappling with deepening security challenges one year into President Mahama’s renewed mandate.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei stated, “Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open. The security situation has deteriorated, turning our once peaceful nation into one gripped by fear and uncertainty”.

“As of July 2025, Ghana had recorded about 628 armed robbery cases and 314 murders involving illicit arms in just half a year. Ghanaians no longer feel safe in their own homes. The duty to safeguard life and property has weakened under politicised policing and neglect of our security services,” she added.

Additionally,  Dennis Miracles Aboagye has claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.

Speaking at a forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stated, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis. 

He added, “A boil of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

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Ken Agyapong clear frontrunner in NPP primaries – Sanity Africa Poll

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Ken Agyapong clear frontrunner in NPP primaries – Sanity Africa Poll

The Sanity Africa poll released ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, revealed that the former Assin Central member of parliament, Ken Ohene Agyapong, has taken a commanding lead.

According to the January 2026 polls, Ken Agyapong leads with 52 per cent among delegates, with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia trailing with 40 per cent.

In July, Dr Bawumia secured 42.2 per cent, with Ken Agyapong securing 51.4 per cent. Similarly, in October 2025, Ken Agyapong increased his performance by garnering 53.1 per cent, with the former NPP flagbearer’s performance dropping by 39.0 per cent.

Sanity Africa revealed their survey was conducted between October 2025 and January 2026, drawing on a weighted sample of 15,000 delegates across all 276 constituencies.

According to them, the polls reflect voting intentions within the expanded delegate album of about 211,000 voters, which includes former appointees and past party executives.

Sanity Africa further disclosed the results of the polls carry a 99 per cent confidence level with a ±5 per cent margin of error.

However, Sanity Africa describes the contest as fluid highlighted that delegate preferences could still shift due to ongoing campaign messaging, endorsements, and regional mobilisation.

Meanwhile, the Global InfoAnalytics polls has mainatined Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is in a commanding lead in the NPP Flagbearer race.

The poll revealed that Dr Bawumia has now taken a 73% lead among NPP delegates, with Kennedy Agyapong in second place with 19% and Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5%.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwun and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong follow with 2% and 1% respectively.

Also, Some Ghanaian prophets have revealed that the former vice president and NPP flagbearer for the 2024 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will emerged victories; others also stressed that Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central MP, will be declared victorious.

In the short 32-second video compilation of the Prophets prophets shared on social media, Prophet Roja stated, “Kennedy has won the election handsdown”.

Nigel Gaisie also stated, “I saw Dr Bawumia take it”.

Also, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun, said, “Bawumia will not lead the New Patriotic Party”.

Prophet Elijah King, “I saw Bawumia as the winner of the NPP presidential seat”.

Subsequently, another man of God in the video stated, “I saw Hon Ken leading the NPP to become president”.

Rev Owusu Bempah added, “ Dr Bawumia say he wants to be president in this country, we shall see?”

Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, commonly known as Prophet Uche, the Founder-Leader of Creator’s House Chapel, maintained, “ I saw Bawumia winning the primaries”.

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1 killed, 37 injured in Suhum Mankrong fatal accident

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1 killed, 37 injured in Suhum Mankrong fatal accident

One person has died, with at least 37 others sustaining injuries, following a fatal accident in Suhum Mankrong on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region.

Reports suggest that the incident occurred on Sunday, 11 January.

The accident occurred between a 40-seater Zhong Tong bus with registration number AS 7022-21 and a Man Diesel truck with registration number GW 3969-U.

According to eyewitnesses, the 40-seater Zhong Tong bus was travelling at high speed when it collided with the truck.

Reports suggest that 21 male and 17 female passengers in the bus were injured, with occupants of the truck escaping unhurt.

ADO II Bernard Boamah, leading the GNFS rescue crew, arrived at the scene at 7:07 a.m.

The deceased and injured were extracted from the wreckage and taken to the Suhum Government Hospital.

“The front of the bus was extensively damaged, indicating the severity of the impact, while the rear of the truck sustained minor damage. Our team worked swiftly to ensure the safety of road users and provide timely assistance to the victims,” ADO II Boamah stated.

In related accident news, six people have been confirmed dead following a tragic accident involving an aboboyaa (tricycle) and a timber truck.

According to reports, the road accident occurred at Sehwi Asikuma in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.

The information gathered suggests the accident occurred when an aboboyaa, carrying the rider and seven market women, collided head-on with a timber-laden truck.

Eyewitnesses revealed the timber truck was speeding, which forced the aboboyaa rider to swerve, but the truck rammed the tricycle with full force despite the rider’s attempts to avoid the collision.

The collision killed six occupants of the aboboyaa on the spot, with two women sustaining life-threatening.

They were rushed to the Essam Cocoa to receive urgent treatment.

According to reports, the Aboboyaa driver fled the scene of the collision and is yet to be traced. The driver of the timber truck is helping the Police with their probe.

The Ghana Police and emergency responders are said to have transported the injured to the hospital, with the deceased being deposited at the morgue.

The Police have since launched an investigation into the tragic accident to ascertain the cause of the collision. 

IPGs confirm Mahama gov’t payment $393m legacy arrears

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IPGs confirm Mahama gov’t payment $393m legacy arrears

The Independent Power Generators (IPGs) in Ghana have commended the John Mahama government for clearing a substantial portion of legacy arrears owed to power generation companies.

According to the Independent Power Generators, the clearance of the legacy arrears is a major step towards stabilising Ghana’s energy sector.

This follows the Ministry of Finance announcing and sharing a total breakdown of the Government of Ghana’s US$393 million payment to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in 2025 as part of the energy sector reset.

In a statement issued on January 12, 2026, the Ministry revealed, Mahama-led administration has paid a total of US$1.47 billion within its first year in office to settle Ghana’s energy sector.

The beneficiaries of the payments include Karpowership Ghana Limited, Cenpower Generation Company, Asogli Power and others.

The Finance Ministry, in a Press release, stated, “In 2025 alone, the government paid approximately US$393 million in legacy IPP debts, further anchoring the gains made in restoring stability to the sector”.

Altogether, the Ministry of Finance has paid approximately US$1.470 billion in the 2025 fiscal year to rescue and restore Ghana’s energy sector.

Beyond clearing inherited arrears, and through disciplined implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism by the Ministry of Energy, Government has remained current on largely all IPP invoices for 2025 and is firmly committed to further improving payment performance across all IPP obligations going forward. 16. The Government of Ghana assures the general public, industry stakeholders, and international partners that the era of uncontrolled energy sector debt accumulation is over”.

See the detailed breakdown of payments below:

 • Karpowership Ghana Co. Ltd – US$120,000,000

 • Cenpower Generation Co. Ltd – US$59,444,180

 • Twin City Energy (Amandi) – US$37,986,534

 • Early Power ltd – US$42,000,000

 • BXC Company Ltd – US$10,560,000

 • Meinergy Technology – US$8,820,000

 • Sunon Asogli Ghana Ltd – US$54,000,000

 • AKSA Energy Limited – US$30,000,000

 • Cenit Energy Ltd – US$30,000,000

TOTAL – US$392,810,714

The IPGs, in a statement, praised the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for ensuring the timely settlement of the arrears.

Their statement stated, “The clearance of these long-outstanding obligations represents a major milestone in restoring financial stability and operational confidence across the power sector”.

They further acknowledged the government, “decisive leadership, disciplined fiscal management, and a clear commitment by the government to resolving inherited structural challenges”.

“These actions have sent a powerful signal to both domestic and international investors that Ghana is firmly committed to honouring its contractual obligations,” the statement added.

“As a result, investor confidence in Ghana’s energy sector has been meaningfully restored, supporting economic transformation and industrial development,” they said.

“We remain confident that the collaborative spirit demonstrated in the resolution of these legacy arrears will continue to guide the government-IPG–IPG partnership towards a future of energy sustainability, financial discipline, and shared prosperity for the people of Ghana,” the statement concluded.

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“Only witches and wizards don’t appreciate progress” – Netizens blast Miracles Aboagye

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“Only witches and wizards don’t appreciate progress” – Netizens blast Miracles Aboagye

Netizens on social media have launched a scathing attack at the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who has claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.  

According to Miracles Aboagye, Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900, are now GH¢2000.

The NPP communicator asserted that when Ghanaians are complaining about the rising prices, the NDC government keeps saying the dollar has come down.

Miracles Aboagye stressed that the government needs to come clean and tell Ghanaians the truth about the rise in prices despite the appreciation of the cedi to the dollar.

Speaking at a forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stated, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis.  

He added, “A boil of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

Reacting to his claims, a netizen stressed that only witches and wizards don’t appreciate progress.

The netizen wrote, “Everything has been stable and only the witches and wizards who don’t appreciate the stability and progress in the last year..Not a single thing said at the forum was true. Just bare face lies. These people ankasa  Dey no won learn ..”

A netizen added, “Where at all are people buying these cheaper-priced goods, because I keep hearing prices are down, but I still don’t see them discounted on the market. Schools just reopened, and fees have been increased too”.

“This is the reason why I will never vote for you guys!! Chale we grow oo, so this lies can’t feed in our minds… Our parents’ era has passed. They didn’t apply their common sense, we are not like them, cos if u say 1.. We will verify before we listen to 2.  Korso gyimie”, one X user added.

A netizen adds, “The opposition party doesn’t need deception to win power; doing that will even irritate the people. The smartest thing is to develop a good, honest, logical position on what you would do for the country’s economy and prosperity”.

One more Ghanaian wrote, “This is the kind of public address that pisses me off. Get a camera, follow him and let him show us where kenkey is sold at 10gh. They always think Ghanaians are stupid and dumb. All this noise is just so, his boss can come into power and get him a position, simple”

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“If this is a reset, then we are in trouble, people are upset” – Miracles Aboagye

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“If this is a reset, then we are in trouble, people are upset” – Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said Ghanaians are angry because the NDC government promised a reset, yet they are witnessing a reverse as cost of living continues to rise under the Mahama administration.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stressed that if this is reset, the NDC promised, then the people of Ghana are in trouble.

According to him, the NDC promised a reset, yet Ghanaians are seeing a reverse, leading to the people being upset.

Miracles Aboagye further highlighted that electricity tariffs going up by 28% makes a nonsense of inflation coming down.  

He stated, “If this is a reset, then we are in trouble. The views from the People’s Forum show that we are not experiencing a reset but a reverse. We heard a reset, then we saw a reverse, and now the people are upset.”

“They are upset because inflation and the dollar are dropping, yet the cost of living keeps rising; that’s a problem. There is a disconnect between the policies the government is touting and the evidence we experience, and this is real; it is something we need to talk about. We are not saying it to rattle the government, but we are saying it for the government to input it in their discussion in cabinet,” he noted.

Miracles Aboagye added, “If I am a teacher coming from Dodowa and you give me a 9% increase, but today I am spending more on electricity, water, school fees and hostel fees, then it becomes a problem”.

“When electricity tariffs go up by 28%, it makes nonsense of inflation coming down from 23% to 15%, that is what the people are talking about. The indicators may be true, but they are not reflecting in our lives. For me, having the dollar come to 10 and inflation at 5 is only a means to a particular distination but that destination we are not there yet.

Also, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, speaking at the People’s Forum, claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.  

According to Miracles Aboagye, Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900, are now GH¢2000.

He added, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis. 

He added, “A boil of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

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Watch ‘sad’ video of Franklin Cudjoe battling Parkinson’s disease on live TV

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Watch ‘sad’ video of Franklin Cudjoe battling Parkinson’s disease on live TV

A video has surfaced on social media showing the President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe battle Parkinson’s disease on live TV following his public revelation.

It will be recalled that the IMANI president, in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 8, 2026, recounted that he earlier told Ghanaians at the beginning of the year that he was living with a movement disorder.

Franklin Cudjoe further announced he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years.

Franklin Cudjoe, in his post, wrote, “At the beginning of this year, I did mention that I was living with a movement disorder. Well, folks, it is Parkinsons. I had been living with it for the past eight years. My doctors in Ghana, neurologists in fact, ( And we have very few of them in Ghana ) have been very supportive .

Through the generous support of very close acquaintances, I have also been seeking medical care abroad. Parkinsons has no cure, but it won’t kill you. It can only be managed with expensive medication and lifestyle adjustment ( diet and physical exercises, especially). Many thanks to all who have shown concern”.

He further added, “I am determined to raise awareness and continue to support the Parkinson’s support group in Ghana.

Once again, please avoid prolonged exposure to chemicals, and please go for a clinical assessment once you notice changes in your physical movements.  It may also be  hereditary, although research shows that it is less than 10%

Keep well”.

In the viral video shared on X following his announcement, Franklin Cudjoe was captured in a video interview with TV3, battling Parkinson’s disease on live TV.

Some netizens reacting to the viral video wrote, “He’s a hypocrite, stomach direction critic and a clown”.

Another X user added, “I blame @tv3_ghana for showing the video instead of a phone call. There is a condition he finds himself in, which could happen to everyone. My take is purely on his situation now”.

“He needs to stay away from politics and the screens for a while. This is embarrassing! Speedy recovery”, a netizen suggested.

Additionallt an X user added, “He will never accept this with a good heart. I know my Uncle he knows most of the Npp bots here want him dead. Say that to your abusuapayin, he’s nearing his grave”.

Meanwhile, in related news, Franklin Cudjoe has praised the work done by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson and BoG Governor Dr Asiama.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson, and Dr Asiama are true patriots.

He highlighted that Sammy Gyamfi, who is leading Goldbod, has brought Ghana substantial reserves, which have helped Ghana service its debts.

Franklin Cudjoe further suggested that Ghana loan money to the IMF to help the less-endowed countries.

In a post on X, Franklin Cudjoe wrote, “But seriously, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and Dr Asiama are true patriots. The Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves, which have not only helped absorb the huge losses Ghana incurred through the G4O programme, but also helped with our debt service obligations”.

He further noted that Ato Forson has reduced Ghana’s debt to GDP from 61% of GDP to 45% in just a year.

“It is instructive to note that the Finance Minister has diligently reduced the debt of Ghana ftom 61% of GDP to 45% in a year!!

I think we should be loaning money to the IMF, so they can help other less-endowed countries”, he added.

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“Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900 now GH¢2000” – Miracles Aboagye claims 

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“Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900 now GH¢2000” – Miracles Aboagye claims 

The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.  

According to Miracles Aboagye, Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900, are now GH¢2000.

The NPP communicator asserted that when Ghanaians are complaining about the rising prices, the NDC government keeps saying the dollar has come down.

Miracles Aboagye stressed that the government needs to come clean and tell Ghanaians the truth about the rise in prices despite the appreciation of the cedi to the dollar.

Speaking at a forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stated, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis.  

He added, “A ball of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

Meanwhile, some netizens reacting to Miracles Aboagye’s claims stated, “Everything has been stable and only the witches and wizards who don’t appreciate the stability and progress in the last year..Not a single thing said at the forum was true. Just bare face lies. These people ankasa  Dey no won learn ..”

A netizen added, “Where at all are people buying these cheaper-priced goods, because I keep hearing prices are down, but I still don’t see them discounted on the market. schools just reopened and fees have been increased too”.

“This is the reason why I will never vote for you guys!! Chale we grow oo, so this lies can’t feed in our minds… Our parents’ era has passed. They didn’t apply their common sense, we are not like them, cos if u say 1.. We will verify before we listen to 2.  Korso gyimie”, one X user added.

A netizen adds, “The opposition party doesn’t need deception to win power; doing that will even irritate the people. The smartest thing is to develop a good, honest, logical position on what you would do for the country’s economy and prosperity”.

One more Ghanaian wrote, “This is the kind of public address that pisses me off. Get a camera, follow him and let him show us where kenkey is sold at 10gh. They always think Ghanaians are stupid and dumb. All this noise is just so, his boss can come into power and get him a position, simple”

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“I have money, I work hard” – Stephen Amoah disclose his sources of wealth

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“I have money, I work hard” – Stephen Amoah disclose his sources of wealth

Stephen Amoah, the Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament have shared details of his sources of wealth beyond his parliamentary income.

According to Stephen Amoah, he has money but does not brag about it.

The Nhyiaeso MP revealed that he runs a lot of businesses as he is an entrepreneur, consultant, and sells 207 buses.

Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV, Stephen Amoah detailed, “I have money. I work hard, I don’t brag. [I do] plenty of things. I’m an entrepreneur and consultant, and I sell 207 [buses]. My office is in Labone, and I just moved.

“I do small construction, and have a football club; I run a pharmacy shop. I work hard. I don’t sleep… I’m very playful… I don’t even have friends I move around with,” he said.

Stephen Amoah further revealed, “I’m a serious person. I’m over 50 years. I have a PhD and doing law. I don’t rest,” he disclosed. “People should stop tagging and insulting other people,” he added.

In related news, Stephen Amoah has tackled former Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament, KT Hammond, over Kennedy Agyapong’s source of wealth.

KT Hammond, during  Stephen Amoah’s  one-on-one interview on Asempa FM, sent a text message to the host, which read, “OB ask him, so where did he get all this money from, from America?”

Reacting to KT Hammond’s question, Stephen Amoah labelled the former Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament’s question as ‘hate speech’.

He argued that KT Hammond served as a minister and is a senior member of the NPP, but never raised concerns about Kennedy Agyapong’s wealth until today.

Stephen Amoah detailed, “Respectfully, KT Hammond is my senior, but his word is hate speech. How can you say someone should come and answer questions about how Kennedy Agyapong made his money?”

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso questioned KT Hammond why he did not ensure Kennedy was arrested if his source of wealth was not clean.

“He has been a friend to Kennedy Agyapong. If Kennedy had stolen money before and KT Hammond had been a minister and a leader in the NPP, why did he sit down and not ensure that Kennedy was arrested?” Sticka asked.

Stephen Amoah further defended Kennedy Agyapong’s background, asserting that the NPP flagbearer aspirant and former lawmaker rose from simple beginnings through legitimate means.

According to him, Kennedy Agyapong started as a poor, humble beginner and has never been arrested before.

“What I know is that Kennedy Agyapong started as a poor, humble beginner. Kennedy sold items on the streets and worked; they say Kennedy did some green cards and visas for people. I don’t have details about that, but in any way, I don’t think he did anything illegal because he has never been arrested before. KT Hammond is a lawyer, and he knows no one is guilty until proven by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Sticka questioned, “Kennedy Agyapong has worked for years. When the NDC came, have you heard of the NDC inviting or arresting Kennedy Agyapong before?”

“All I know is that Kennedy Agyapong has been helping the party since the 90s, and NPP was never in power over the years and has opened businesses where many people are working,” he added.

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Two victims rescued as Police arrest five suspected kidnappers

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Two victims rescued as Police arrest five suspected kidnappers

The Nsawam District Police Command has announced the arrest of five suspected kidnappers in an intelligence-led operation.

According to the Police, the operation led to the rescue of two men who were abducted while travelling from Accra to Anyinam.

The Police revealed that at  3:20 p.m on January 10, 2026, they received information that the victims had been kidnapped with the suspects demanding GH¢400,000 from the victims’ family.

Reports from the Police revealed negotiation between the family and the kidnappers ended with the kidnappers demanding GH¢5,000 as an initial payment, which allowed the Police to track and apprehend the suspects.

A police source stated, “The suspects were tactically lured to a joint near the Suhum Roundabout, where a joint operation involving officers from Nsawam and Suhum led to their arrest”.

The five suspects, identified as Suleman Salifu, Godfred Owusu, Antwi Bismark, Anas Salis and Gyamfi Isaac.

They were arrested in an unregistered Acura 4×4 vehicle.

The two victims recused have been identified as Seidu Sambiane, 28 and Ibrahim Alhassan, 42, who were rescued unharmed.

Also, forged currency notes, cash believed to be part of the ransom payment, a foreign pistol, a cutlass, talismans and amulets, and several mobile phones were uncovered in the suspect vehicle after a search was conducted.  

Meanwhile, the Police added that the suspects are in custody, assisting with investigations.

In related news, the Ghana Police Service has intercepted over 1,000 rounds of ammunition on a Savelugu-bound bus.

According to the police, a 42-year-old commercial bus driver, Mohammed Gzali, and his mate, Mohammed Jabir, have been arrested in connection with transporting a large quantity of ammunition on a bus bound for Savelugu.

Reports suggest the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m.

The Officers on duty at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier intercepted the Savelugu-bound bus with registration number AK 1309–21.

The Kia Grand Bird bus was travelling from Accra to Tamale and onward to Savelugu.

Acting on the instructions of the Divisional Commander, the Police conducted a search which uncovered a fertiliser sack containing 1,050 rounds of AAA and BB cartridge ammunition concealed with passengers’ luggage.

During interrogation, the bus driver claimed the sack was handed to him at the bus terminal by an unidentified individual as a parcel to be delivered to a person identified as ‘Oboye’.

The Police have revealed the driver and his mate are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations.

“Ofori-Atta could be back in Ghana sooner than expected” – Deputy AG

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“Ofori-Atta could be back in Ghana sooner than expected” – Deputy AG

Dr Justice Srem Sai, the Deputy Attorney General, has said former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, could be back in Ghana sooner rather than later.

According to Dr Justice Srem Sai, the Office of the Attorney General is committed to making sure Ken Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana.

Speaking on TV3 Keypoints, on January 10, 2026, Dr Justice Srem Sai detailed, “We are taking advantage of everything, and it didn’t start today. We have been on this [extradition process] from the very moment that we realised that the former minister was out of the country and was unwilling to return.

“So, we have been doing work to make sure that he returns, and that is what we are committed to doing,” he said.

Justice Srem Sai added, “We are actually keenly interested and involved in this, so it’s not even about taking advantage of it. We have been on this track from day one. We collaborate with law enforcement agencies from the United States on this matter,” he indicated.

When asked by the host when Ghanaians should expect the return of Ofori-Atta, he confirmed convincingly, stating, “Ofori-Atta could be back in Ghana sooner than expected”.

His remarks follow the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) revealed that Ofori-Atta’s detention is linked to questions surrounding his continued stay in the United States, rather than any criminal wrongdoing.

According to them, Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which, in US immigration law, allows an individual to remain in the country beyond the validity of their original visa while it is considered.

The public notice read, “The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday (6 January 2026), detained the former Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States. His US legal team is in contact with ICE and expects the matter to be resolved expeditiously,”

“Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorises a person to stay in the US legally beyond the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common.

“The public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible,” the public notice further read.

However, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed that former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was given up to November 29 to leave the United States after his visa was revoked.

According to the Attorney General, Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was part of ongoing extradition processes.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa”.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

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Mahama gov’t pays $1.47bn to clear energy sector debt

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Mahama gov’t pays $1.47bn to clear energy sector debt

The Ministry of Finance on Monday, January 12, 2026, announced that the John Mahama-led administration has paid a total of US$1.47 billion within its first year in office to clear Ghana’s energy sector debt.

According to the finance ministry, the move also restores the World Bank’s Partial Risk Guarantee.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance read, “The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has decisively resolved the crippling energy sector debt that posed one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability.

2.When President Mahama assumed office in January 2025, the energy sector had been pushed to the brink by years of persistent non-payment for gas supplied to the power sector from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) field. As a result, the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee of US$500 million had been completely depleted under the previous administration.

3.The Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG), established in 2015 under the previous NDC Government, was a critical safeguard that enabled nearly US$8 billion in private sector investment into Ghana’s energy sector through the Sankofa Gas Project.

http://4.It was designed to guarantee payments to the project partners, ENI and Vitol, in the event of payment shortfalls. Its exhaustion represented a serious governance failure that undermined Ghana’s international credibility.

http://5.In a clear demonstration of fiscal discipline and responsible leadership, the Government has, as at 31 December 2025, fully repaid US$597.15 million, inclusive of interest, drawn on the World Bank Guarantee. This achievement has restored the facility in full and reaffirmed Ghana’s standing as a credible and reliable partner on the global stage.

6. Between January and December 2025, the government, through carefully coordinated policy actions, also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to ENI and Vitol for electricity generation. These payments totalled approximately US$480 million, ensuring that Ghana is fully current on its obligations to the Sankofa partners.

7. Through prudent financial management, adequate budgetary provisions have been secured to sustain timely payments going forward.

8. The government has also held constructive engagements with Tullow Oil and the Jubilee Field partners, agreeing on a comprehensive roadmap to guarantee full payment for all gas off-taken.

9. This approach is aimed at supporting reliable nationwide electricity generation while accelerating industrial growth.

10. Engagements with Ghana’s upstream partners have already resulted in increased gas production, guided by a clear national vision to rapidly scale up domestic gas supply to meet the country’s growing energy demand and reduce reliance on expensive liquid fuels.

11. As part of its broader energy sector reset, the Mahama Administration has successfully renegotiated all Independent Power Producer agreements to secure improved value for money for the Ghanaian people.

12. In 2025 alone, the government paid approximately US$393 million in legacy IPP debts, further anchoring the gains made in restoring stability to the sector”.

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See a detailed breakdown of Mahama gov’t’s $393m payments to IPPs

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See a detailed breakdown of Mahama gov’t’s $393m payments to IPPs

The Ministry of Finance has shared a total breakdown of the Government of Ghana US$393 million payment to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in 2025 as part of the energy sector reset.

In a statement issued on January 12, 2026, the Ministry revealed, Mahama-led administration has paid a total of US$1.47 billion within its first year in office to settle Ghana’s energy sector.

The beneficiaries of the payments include Karpowership Ghana Limited, Cenpower Generation Company, Asogli Power and others.

See the detailed breakdown of payments below:

 • Karpowership Ghana Co. Ltd – US$120,000,000

 • Cenpower Generation Co. Ltd – US$59,444,180

 • Twin City Energy (Amandi) – US$37,986,534

 • Early Power ltd – US$42,000,000

 • BXC Company Ltd – US$10,560,000

 • Meinergy Technology – US$8,820,000

 • Sunon Asogli Ghana Ltd – US$54,000,000

 • AKSA Energy Limited – US$30,000,000

 • Cenit Energy Ltd – US$30,000,000

TOTAL – US$392,810,714

Also, the Ministry of Finance statement added, “The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has decisively resolved the crippling energy sector debt that posed one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability.

2. When President Mahama assumed office in January 2025, the energy sector had been pushed to the brink by years of persistent non-payment for gas supplied to the power sector from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) field. As a result, the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee of US$500 million had been completely depleted under the previous administration.

3. The Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG), established in 2015 under the previous NDC Government, was a critical safeguard that enabled nearly US$8 billion in private sector investment into Ghana’s energy sector through the Sankofa Gas Project.

http://4.It was designed to guarantee payments to the project partners, ENI and Vitol, in the event of payment shortfalls. Its exhaustion represented a serious governance failure that undermined Ghana’s international credibility.

http://5.In a clear demonstration of fiscal discipline and responsible leadership, the Government has, as at 31 December 2025, fully repaid US$597.15 million, inclusive of interest, drawn on the World Bank Guarantee. This achievement has restored the facility in full and reaffirmed Ghana’s standing as a credible and reliable partner on the global stage.

6. Between January and December 2025, the government, through carefully coordinated policy actions, also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to ENI and Vitol for electricity generation. These payments totalled approximately US$480 million, ensuring that Ghana is fully current on its obligations to the Sankofa partners.

7. Through prudent financial management, adequate budgetary provisions have been secured to sustain timely payments going forward.

8. The government has also held constructive engagements with Tullow Oil and the Jubilee Field partners, agreeing on a comprehensive roadmap to guarantee full payment for all gas off-taken.

9. This approach is aimed at supporting reliable nationwide electricity generation while accelerating industrial growth.

10. Engagements with Ghana’s upstream partners have already resulted in increased gas production, guided by a clear national vision to rapidly scale up domestic gas supply to meet the country’s growing energy demand and reduce reliance on expensive liquid fuels.

11. As part of its broader energy sector reset, the Mahama Administration has successfully renegotiated all Independent Power Producer agreements to secure improved value for money for the Ghanaian people.

12. In 2025 alone, the government paid approximately US$393 million in legacy IPP debts, further anchoring the gains made in restoring stability to the sector”.

14. Altogether, the Ministry of Finance has paid approximately US$1.470 billion in the 2025 fiscal year to rescue and restore Ghana’s energy sector.

15. Beyond clearing inherited arrears, and through disciplined implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism by the Ministry of Energy, Government has remained current on largely all IPP invoices for 2025 and is firmly committed to further improving payment performance across all IPP obligations going forward. 16. The Government of Ghana assures the general public, industry stakeholders, and international partners that the era of uncontrolled energy sector debt accumulation is over”.

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“Ofori-Atta will appear before US immigration judge on January 20” – AG

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“Ofori-Atta will appear before US immigration judge on January 20” – AG

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Speaking on NewsFile on JoyNews on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

The Attorney General also shared details of a confidential conversation he had with Ken Ofori-Atta’s high-profile US lawyers.

He revealed, “John Ashcroft, the former Attorney General of the United States of America, called me and said he was the one representing Ken Ofori-Atta in the matter, but his concerns and reason for calling me were for me to assure him that when Ken is returned to Ghana, he’ll get a fair trial.

“And I assured him of the fact that under this government and in accordance with Article 19 of the constitution, his right to a fair trial is guaranteed. Ken Ofori-Atta is not a person who will come here, and we’re going to treat him very shabbily and so on and so forth. He will be accorded due process of law. His fair trial rights will be guaranteed, and so on,” he disclosed.

Dr Ayine added, “So, I talked with John Ashcroft, including the lawyer who granted the interview [Enayat Qasimi], so there were three of them; three lawyers who spoke to me via Zoom on that day when they were expressing concerns. So, at that point in time, it was confidential. I could not mention John Ashcroft as his lawyer”.

“But I was simply saying that when you take the fact that he has these top lawyers coming to court in America to defend him, it is not going to be a day’s work to bring him home,” he explained.

His comments follow, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) picked and detained Ken Ofori-Atta.

 A public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, revealed that Ofori-Atta’s detention is linked to questions surrounding his continued stay in the United States, rather than any criminal wrongdoing.

According to them, Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which, in US immigration law, allows an individual to remain in the country beyond the validity of their original visa while it is considered.

The public notice read, “The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday (6 January 2026), detained the former Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States. His US legal team is in contact with ICE and expects the matter to be resolved expeditiously,”

“Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorises a person to stay in the US legally beyond the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common.

“The public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible,” the public notice further read.

“He was pierced in his heart” – Sister of US-based Ghanaian stabbed to death speaks

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“He was pierced in his heart” – Sister of US-based Ghanaian stabbed to death speaks

Regina Adusi Brenfa, the sister of 53-year-old US-based Ghanaian security guard George Ennin, has broken her silence following his brother’s stabbing.

According to Regina Adusi Brenfa, the family has been left heartbroken and traumatised over the loss.

She revealed that she found out about his brother’s death on TV.

Regina Adusi Brenfa also added that the last time she heard from her brother was through a WhatsApp voice message.

Speaking in an interview on the US-based News12, the sister of George Ennin stated, “The autopsy shows that he was pierced in his heart. That’s why he couldn’t survive… I’m afraid to come out, maybe they will kill me like my brother”.

Meanwhile, George Ennin, a 53-year-old Ghanaian security guard living in the Bronx, New York, was fatally stabbed to death.

Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, in front of 3077 Third Ave. in the Mott Haven section around 2 p.m.

George Ennin, in a viral CCTV footage shared on X, was captured walking to work his first day back after a month-long vacation in Ghana when the suspect approached, kicked him, and stabbed him multiple times.

Surveillance video captured the incident; George Ennin walked about 29 steps seeking help before collapsing.

George Ennin is said to have died at Lincoln Hospital.

Suspect Sean Jones, 38, a repeat offender with 20 prior arrests, mostly robberies and assaults has since been arrested and charged with mùrder, mànslàughter, and crìmìnal possession of a weapon.

George Ennin, according to reports, is the father of two teenage daughters living.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic news stated, “Why should someone with 20 prior arrests of assault and murder be living among humans in broad day light”.

“Hmm, when your village people say they won’t rest until you die, they can even let a madman leave his chains to come and destroy you. There are cameras everywhere, and on a normal day like ambulance 🚑 would have located him in time to save him, but this is how the devil planned it, hmm. May God protect us”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Why are there psychopaths walking free everywhere these days, looking for people to hurt, and yet the government’s system is doing nothing to protect normal people”.

“Tragic and heartbreaking. It really makes you question the “American dream” narrative, risking your life in a country where repeat offenders roam free and violence feels random. One has to ask: is migrating into this kind of system really worth it anymore?”, a netizen added.

One more netizen wrote, “I sometimes wonder why there are no reported robberies, murders, manslaughter, or other major crimes in these Arabian countries. Say what you will about their methods, but they work. This criminal wouldn’t have gotten the chance to commit such a horrible crime again, because he’d be six feet under”.

Additionaly one more X user stated, “This is absolutely heartbreaking. A hardworking father and immigrant, just back from visiting family in Ghana, randomly att@cked and murderéd on his way to workon his first shift back.

Rest in peace, George Ennin. My deepest condolences to his daughters and loved ones.

And how on earth is a guy with 20 prior arrests (mostly violent robberies and assaults) still walking the streets to do this?”

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“Ken Ofori-Atta was given up to Nov 29 to leave the US” – AG Ayine

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“Ken Ofori-Atta was given up to Nov 29 to leave the US” – AG Ayine

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed that former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was given up to November 29 to leave the United States after his visa was revoked.

According to the Attorney General, Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was part of ongoing extradition processes.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Additionally, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

“I’m against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God” – Apostle Ray

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“I’m against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God” – Apostle Ray

Apostle Ray has boldly declared he is against NPP presidential hopeful Ken Agyapong winning the party’s flagbearership.

According to Apostle Ray, he is against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God.

It will be recalled that Kennedy Agyapong, in the past, launched a crusade to expose what he described as fake pastors in Ghana.

Mr Agyapong’s on his Hot Seat show on Net 2 TV targeted Prophet Nigel Gaisie, leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, and Bishop Daniel Obinim, founder and leader of International God’s Way Church, and other men of God he claimed were fake.

According to Apostle Ray, Ken Agyapong’s standard for fighting those he claimed are false prophets cuts across to genuine prophets.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Afternoon Ghana, Apostle General Ray, stated, ”I am against somebody winning. I’m against Ken Agyepong winning because he’s against the church of God. His standard of measure is wrong; you can tell me that someone speaking in tongues is a fool.

I speak in tongues so immediately, you have classified me as somebody. When we say somebody is against the church, you listen to what the person says, you saw what he did in some people’s minds, you are happy he is fighting false prophets but the thing is that the false prophets that you are fighting your standard cut across to genuine prophets.

Because one of his standards for a false prophet is somebody who prophecies. He literally said that people going to church is a problem on weekdays”.  

When asked if he is praying against him to win, Apostle General Ray stated, “I am praying, and I am believing God will not… I am an Apostle, I am not a prophet”.

“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it if they vote for him to win”.  

Apostle General Ray further sent a message to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries.

He told Prophet ElBernard that the fact that he saw a vision of Ken winning does not mean that it is supposed to happen, adding that God sometimes use people to mislead those who offended the church.

“I have a message for Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, he is one of the genuine men of God, l love that man, but I told him something some time ago, I said go back and look at the vision again.

I made a video, and it got to him; he even responded. The fact that you saw a vision of something happening does not mean that it is supposed to happen. Sometimes God can use you to mislead someone who has offended the church”, Apostle Ray added.

Meanwhile, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder and leader of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, has subtly told New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong that the pain he caused people in the past will chase him forever.

In a post shared on social media by Nigel Gaisie, he cautioned the former Assin Central MP that Nobody fights church of God and wins.

Prophet Nigel Gaisie in his post wrote, “Now, out of desperation, you are editing my old videos to fix your interest, prophecies change, times and seasons dey CHANGE ALWAYS!!!”

“Am I no more FAKE, am I not all the silly things you said and sponsored about me anymore????”

“My best friends are moslems and I tell you…The good ones are super super good.”

“The deliberate pain you caused people in the past will fight and chase you forever. Nobody fights church of God and wins.”

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Ken’s dominance could not secure Assin Central seat; what shows he can win the presidency? – Gideon Boako

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Ken’s dominance could not secure Assin Central seat; what shows he can win the presidency? – Gideon Boako

Dr Gideon Boako, the member of parliament for Tano North, has questioned the former Assin Central MP’s ability to lead the NPP to victory in the 2028 election if he becomes the flagbearer.

The MP for Tano North cited that Ken Agyapong could not use his 16 years of dominance over Assin Central to help the NPP secure the seat in the 2024 elections.

He further quizzed how Ken could win the presidency if he could not help the NPP secure his old seat in the 2024 general election.

Speaking on GHOne TV, Dr Gideon Boako stated, “Kennedy Agyapong, in his constituency, it was an NPP constituency that he had held for so many times; he went into the 2024 election with his influence, capacity and dominance over that constituency, which could not sustain as to win the parliamentary seat.

If a candidate could not use his 16 years of dominance and influence in the constituency to protect it for us. What shows that when we present him to Ghanaians, he will get even what Bawumia got”.

Also, Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has said Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament disqualifies him from serious presidential consideration.

Lawyer Kpebu noted that Ken Agyapong lacks the temperament and everything to be president.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu explained, “When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu further asserted that the NPP has effectively ruled itself out of winning the 2028 general elections with the range of candidates they are presenting ahead of their primaries.

He declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not ready for the 2028 election.

Meanwhile,  one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates have endorsed the former vice president and presidential candidate hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidates held a press conference to declare their unwavering support for Dr Bawumia as the best candidate to lead the party in the 2028 elections.

They also called on delegates to vote for him in the party’s upcoming primaries on January 31.

According to the 118 Parliamentary candidates, Dr Bawumia is the most prepared and winnable candidate to lead the NPP in the 2028 election.

Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We have followed the campaigns of all these fine gentlemen of our party, some of whom have chalked up immense successes in business, governance and the policy space.

“However, when all the key parameters required for leading our great party into the 2028 election are taken together, we are convinced that none of them match up to the pedigree, experience, competence, vision, bold ideas, humility and compassion that Dr Bawumia embodies today,” he said.

Egyapa Mercer described Dr Bawumia as the party’s most prepared, formidable and winnable candidate.

He added, “Whether we have sought our constituencies’ opinion in the yet-to-be-organised parliamentary primaries or not is immaterial. Our personal ambitions have no bearing whatsoever on our collective resolve to support Dr Bawumia”.

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“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it” – Apostle Ray

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“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it” – Apostle Ray

Apostle Ray has warned NPP delegates planning to vote for Ken Agyapong as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

The man of God cautioned the NPP delegates that anyone who votes for Ken Agyapong and he wins will regret it.

According to Apostle Ray, he is against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God.

It will be recalled that Kennedy Agyapong, in the past, launched a crusade to expose what he described as fake pastors in Ghana.

Mr Agyapong’s on his Hot Seat show on Net 2 TV targeted Prophet Nigel Gaisie, leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, and Bishop Daniel Obinim, founder and leader of International God’s Way Church, and other men of God he claimed were fake.

According to Apostle Ray, Ken Agyapong’s standard for fighting those he claimed are false prophets cuts across to genuine prophets.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Afternoon Ghana, Apostle General Ray, stated, ”I am against somebody winning. I’m against Ken Agyepong winning because he’s against the church of God. His standard of measure is wrong; you can tell me that someone speaking in tongues is a fool.

I speak in tongues so immediately, you have classified me as somebody. When we say somebody is against the church, you listen to what the person says, you saw what he did in some people’s minds, you are happy he is fighting false prophets but the thing is that the false prophets that you are fighting your standard cut across to genuine prophets.

Because one of his standards for a false prophet is somebody who prophecies. He literally said that people going to church is a problem on weekdays”.  

When asked if he is praying against him to win, Apostle General Ray stated, “I am praying, and I am believing God will not… I am an Apostle, I am not a prophet”.

“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it if they vote for him to win”.  

Apostle General Ray further sent a message to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries.

He told Prophet ElBernard that the fact that he saw a vision of Ken winning does not mean that it is supposed to happen, adding that God sometimes use people to mislead those who offended the church.

“I have a message for Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, he is one of the genuine men of God, l love that man, but I told him something some time ago, I said go back and look at the vision again.

I made a video, and it got to him; he even responded. The fact that you saw a vision of something happening does not mean that it is supposed to happen. Sometimes God can use you to mislead someone who has offended the church”, Apostle Ray added.

Meanwhile, Prophet ElBernard has told Ken Agyapong face-to-face that he would become the New Patriotic Party flagbearer for the 2028 election.

According to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the same angel who revealed to him all his successful prophecies he had made in the past revealed to him that the former Assin Central MP would win the NPP presidential primaries.

Speaking at Ken’s National Praise 2026, United in Praise, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun stated, “It was this same angel that, when I met the Ga Mantse, when he was sitting in a church in Kumasi — Family Chapel — in the congregation, instructed me to call him, and I picked him, and the angel said, ‘Tell the Ga Mantse, there will be a day he will come and rule as the government of the people of Accra.’

“His Excellency, it is the same angel of God that, in a service in Ghana, when I saw two ladies in the service and I called them out, and I mentioned the name Laurent Gbagbo, and I said the Lord said their mother, who has been sentenced to a prison term of over 20 years, will not even spend three years in jail. Their mother will come out of jail, and when their mother is out, their father will come out from the International Criminal Court,” he said.

“His Excellency, it is the same angel that told me that John Dramani Mahama will come and become His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana. His Excellency, it is the same angel that made me speak to the current Inspector General of Police that in 2025 a new government will be in power, and in less than four months after they are in power, he shall be made the IGP. It is the same angel that made me speak to Dr Gideon Boako that there are two elections ahead of him. One is a primary. He will win, and he will win the main election. And in 2025, he will be in the Parliament of Ghana,” he said.

“It is the same angel who has made me consistently speak about your coming. Today, the angel said I should tell you face to face that ‘on January 31, 2026, the number you pick during balloting that has made this (pointing a finger in the air) as your symbol after the election, this will be your position’.”

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“I have been living with Parkinson’s for the past eight years” – Franklin Cudjoe

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“I have been living with Parkinson’s for the past eight years” – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has publicly announced he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years.

The IMANI president, in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 8, 2026, recounted that he earlier told Ghanaians at the beginning of the year that he was living with a movement disorder.

He further went on to confirm that his disease is Parkinson’s.

Franklin Cudjoe, in his post, wrote, “At the beginning of this year, I did mention that I was living with a movement disorder. Well, folks, it is Parkinsons. I had been living with it for the past eight years. My doctors in Ghana, neurologists in fact, ( And we have very few of them in Ghana ) have been very supportive .

Through the generous support of very close acquaintances, I have also been seeking medical care abroad. Parkinsons has no cure, but it won’t kill you. It can only be managed with expensive medication and lifestyle adjustment ( diet and physical exercises, especially). Many thanks to all who have shown concern”.

He further added, “I am determined to raise awareness and continue to support the Parkinson’s support group in Ghana.

Once again, please avoid prolonged exposure to chemicals, and please go for a clinical assessment once you notice changes in your physical movements.  It may also be  hereditary, although research shows that it is less than 10%

Keep well”.

In related news, Franklin Cudjoe has praised the work done by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson and BoG Governor Dr Asiama.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson, and Dr Asiama are true patriots.

He highlighted that Sammy Gyamfi, who is leading Goldbod, has brought Ghana substantial reserves, which have helped Ghana service its debts.

Franklin Cudjoe further suggested that Ghana loan money to the IMF to help the less-endowed countries.

In a post on X, Franklin Cudjoe wrote, “But seriously, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and Dr Asiama are true patriots. The Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves, which have not only helped absorb the huge losses Ghana incurred through the G4O programme, but also helped with our debt service obligations”.

He further noted that Ato Forson has reduced Ghana’s debt to GDP from 61% of GDP to 45% in just a year.

“It is instructive to note that the Finance Minister has diligently reduced the debt of Ghana ftom 61% of GDP to 45% in a year!!

I think we should be loaning money to the IMF, so they can help other less-endowed countries”, he added.

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“President Mahama must be successful for the benefit of all of us” – Bawumia’s aide

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“President Mahama must be successful for the benefit of all of us” – Bawumia’s aide

Kofi Tonto, a political aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said President John Dramani Mahama must be successful for the benefit of all Ghanaians.

According to Kofi Tonto, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) does not need President Mahama to fail before they can come back to power.

He highlighted that Ghanaians do not think that one of the two major parties must fail before another succeed.

Kofi Tonto stressed that Ghana cannot continue to lag behind, insisting that national progress must take precedence over partisan interests.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Kofi Tonto stated, “We are happy, because as the NPP, we don’t need President Mahama to fail for us to come back to power. Ghanaians don’t think in a binary way, that one has to fail for the other to succeed”.

“President Mahama can be successful. In fact, he must be successful for the benefit of all of us. Ghana cannot continue to lag behind. As a political party, we have no interest in wishing bad for President Mahama,” he added.

Mr Tonto added, “We want him to succeed because we believe that even in the face of his success, Ghanaians can still decide that, although you’ve done well, going forward we need a leader whose vision transcends the ordinary”.

Also, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, has urged Ghanaians to pray that President John Mahama does not fail.

According to Ntim Fordjour,  a president must not fail before another person takes power from him.

He stressed that Ghana’s prayer is that the country must succeed, whichever political party one belongs to.

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, during a church service, leading a prayer session, stated, “Our prayer is that Ghana must succeed. Our prayer is that President Mahama must not fail. Whatever political party you belong to, let this be your prayer, because the President must not fail before another takes over from him”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, in his New Year’s Message to the Nation on January 1, 2026, has called on Ghanaians to rise above partisan divisions and embrace collective nation-building.

He highlighted that whether some Ghanaians voted for him or not, they are all Ghanaians, adding that the reset agenda is for all Ghanaians.

He further detailed that Ghana’s development agenda must transcend political affiliation, regardless of how citizens voted in past elections.

President Mahama added that Ghana faces pressing challenges that need collective unity, adding that political conflict risks diverting attention and resources.

“NDC made noise about ORAL without evidence” – Ellen Ama Daaku

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“NDC made noise about ORAL without evidence” – Ellen Ama Daaku

Ellen Ama Daaku, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has fired shots at the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Ellen Ama Daaku, the ruling NDC government in opposition made so much noise about the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) without evidence.

She asserted that after a year, the NDC government has failed to deliver on their promise to Ghanaians.

The NPP woman is quoted by GHOne TV to have said, “NDC made noise about ORAL without any evidence, after a year, they’ve not been able to prove anything”.

It will be recalled that on February 10, 2025, the ORAL team submitted their final report to President John Mahama, who has since directed the Attorney General for further actions.

The chairman of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that with just 36 cases, Ghana can potentially recover $ 20.49 billion in stolen state resources.

Also, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has said the Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine, started failing the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) the day he decided to file nolle prosequi to drop NDC cases.

According to Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Attorney General’s selective accountability in handling corruption-related cases is failing ORAL.

He stressed that public office holders must be prepared to submit to full legal scrutiny, irrespective of political affiliation.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Citi News, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah stated, “If you decide to let one go and you prosecute the other simply because the person you let go belongs to the same political party, then of course, from that very day, you had failed”.

“I think that the Attorney General started failing the very day he filed the nolle prosequi in respect of members of the NDC who were standing trial prior to the government taking office. Because there is no discrimination in terms of public funds”.

“He started failing on ORAL (Operation Recover All Loots) because ORAL forms part of the NDC’s reset agenda. If you are going to fight corruption, then it should be a more comprehensive fight,” he stated.

Also, Daniel Domelevo, a former Auditor-General, has told the Attorney-General that Ghanaians are losing hope regarding the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.

Domelevo stressed that the credibility of the anti-corruption fight now rests largely on how the Attorney-General.

According to him, the delays in high-profile cases submitted under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative could deepen public cynicism.

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“If referendums are held, Mahama would go for a third term” – Listowel Kusi

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“If referendums are held, Mahama would go for a third term” – Listowel Kusi

The Executive Director of the Good Governance Advocacy Group, Ghana, Listowel Nana Kusi Poku, has weighed in on the ongoing third-term saga surrounding the current Mahama administration.

According to Listowel Kusi, if a referendum is held in Ghana, President John Mahama will run for a third term.

Speaking to the media, Listowel Nana Kusi Poku stated, “If we were to hold referendums in Ghana, President Mahama would go for a third term. If we were holding a refrendum yes or No Mahama will go for a third”.

Meanwhile, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has fired NDC members calling for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Fifi Kwetey, those calling for a third term for President Mahama are sycophants and boot lickers who are only singing his praises to gain favour from him.

He stressed that those people are only singing the praises of Mahama as the only way they can survive.

“These days, it saddens me when I see so much sycophancy creeping into our party.

I see a group of people who, obviously, from every indication, believe that singing the praises of a leader is the only way they can survive.

Speaking at NDC’s 31st December Revolution at Ada, the General Secretary fumed, “And that’s why you hear some of those people even urging statements like there should be a 3rd term. It says nothing but sycophancy, pure sycophancy and boot licking of the highest order”.

Fifi Kwetey noted that even Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of the NDC, was never urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term

“Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of this party, never, at any point, was urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term. You have a bunch of sycophants who today think that all they need to do is sing praises and hope that somehow those praises will get them some opportunities that they are looking for”.

“You don’t love our country, you don’t love our party. If you do, you will not be such sycophants. It’s important for us to appreciate that this party was grounded in the need to work for our people. We say cadres may go; cadres may come, but the revolution has come to stay. That simply means it is not about individuals. It’s about us as a collective,” he said.

Also, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey had already reiterated the party’s position, dismissing claims of a third-term agenda for President John Dramani Mahama.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, December 16, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey highlighted that the NDC is committed to Ghana’s constitutional order and democratic principles.

Meanwhile, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, commonly known as Prophet Uche, the Founder-Leader of Creator’s House Chapel, has boldly declared that President John Mahama will be forced to go for another term.

According to Prophet Uche, President John Dramani Mahama has another term to rule Ghana, adding that he must rule Ghana for 8 years and not four years.

Speaking to his congregation during the 31st Night watch service, Prophet Uche detailed, “In the spiritual court, where heaven met, our father John Dramani Mahama must rule Ghana for 8 years and not four years. He has another term to rule in the highest office of Ghana”.

“I told people who are close to me and ‘papa’ about this about eight months ago. I told them that he (Mahama) will be forced to go for another term,” he said.

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“118 NPP PC’s trying to whitewash Bawumia and shift blame” – Ken Agyapong camp

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“118 NPP PC’s trying to whitewash Bawumia and shift blame” – Ken Agyapong camp

Kwasi Kwarteng, the spokesperson of the Ken Agyapong campaign team, has accused the one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates who came out to endorse Dr Bawumia of trying to whitewash him.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, January 8, Kwasi Kwarteng accused the 118 NPP parliamentary candidates of trying to whitewash Bawumia’s election record.

He detailed that the parliamentary candidates are very much aware that Bawumia out of the 276 constituencies performed poorly.

Kwasi Kwarteng detailed, “They are trying to whitewash him and shift blame, as though his candidature did not cost the party its defeat”.

“They are aware that out of the 276 constituencies, Bawumia performed poorly, to the extent that 199 constituencies, he lost. They are also aware that out of seven regions in Ghana, Dr Bawumia did not win a single constituency,” Mr Kwarteng stated.

He added, “If you are minded, in the last election, close to 350,000 of our party supporters came to vote for our PCs and voted against Dr Bawumia. 99% of our PC’s outperformed him. So this attempt to whitewash him by this political astroturfing and cosmetic showmanship will not wash”

The spokesperson of the Kennedy Agyapong campaign team further highlighted that on 31st January, over 209,000 polling station executives will endorse the candidate of the people.

“At the end of the day, which is the 31st, which is the D Day, they will be exposed. And the good people of our party, the over 209,000 polling station executives, will speak stronger, will speak mightier, and they will endorse the candidate of the people,” he said.

His comments follow, about one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates have endorsed the former vice president and presidential candidate hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidates held a press conference to declare their unwavering support for Dr Bawumia as the best candidate to lead the party in the 2028 elections.

They also called on delegates to vote for him in the party’s upcoming primaries on January 31.

According to the 118 Parliamentary candidates, Dr Bawumia is the most prepared and winnable candidate to lead the NPP in the 2028 election.

Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We have followed the campaigns of all these fine gentlemen of our party, some of whom have chalked up immense successes in business, governance and the policy space.

“However, when all the key parameters required for leading our great party into the 2028 election are taken together, we are convinced that none of them match up to the pedigree, experience, competence, vision, bold ideas, humility and compassion that Dr Bawumia embodies today,” he said.

Egyapa Mercer described Dr Bawumia as the party’s most prepared, formidable and winnable candidate.

He added, “Whether we have sought our constituencies’ opinion in the yet-to-be-organised parliamentary primaries or not is immaterial. Our personal ambitions have no bearing whatsoever on our collective resolve to support Dr Bawumia”.

118 NPP 2024 PC endorse Bawumia as flagbearer for 2028

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118 NPP 2024 PC endorse Bawumia as flagbearer for 2028

About one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates have endorsed the former vice president and presidential candidate hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidates held a press conference to declare their unwavering support for Dr Bawumia as the best candidate to lead the party in the 2028 elections.

They also called on delegates to vote for him in the party’s upcoming primaries on January 31.

According to the 118 Parliamentary candidates, Dr Bawumia is the most prepared and winnable candidate to lead the NPP in the 2028 election.

Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We have followed the campaigns of all these fine gentlemen of our party, some of whom have chalked up immense successes in business, governance and the policy space.

“However, when all the key parameters required for leading our great party into the 2028 election are taken together, we are convinced that none of them match up to the pedigree, experience, competence, vision, bold ideas, humility and compassion that Dr Bawumia embodies today,” he said.

Egyapa Mercer described Dr Bawumia as the party’s most prepared, formidable and winnable candidate.

He added, “Whether we have sought our constituencies’ opinion in the yet-to-be-organised parliamentary primaries or not is immaterial. Our personal ambitions have no bearing whatsoever on our collective resolve to support Dr Bawumia”.

Meanwhile, Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has told Bawumia’s camp that they can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years and still they not have buyers.

Speaking on Joy Prime, Solomon Owusu asserted that Dr Bawumia’s camp keeps claiming he is the most marketed person in the NPP, so he must be retained as flagbearer.

Solomon Owusu stated, “I hear my brothers, especially from the Bawumia camp, have been marketed. You could be a pork, this illustration my brother Ebo Buckman always uses, it is real, it is a living example.

You could be marketing pork in the Zongos or the Muslim community for 100 years, and you will still not have buyers. The fact that you are consistently sending pork to the muslim community does not mean… who is going to change”.

Solomon Owusu highlighted that Bawumia promised to stabilise and to make Ghanaians ‘ lives better, but failed.

He added, “No wind will blow when they remember what pork has done to them, when they remember that this was the same man who told us that when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose them and that he was coming to stabilise our economy and make Ghanaians live a better life”.

He further criticised Dr Bawumia over the cedi skyrocketing under the former NPP government and his introduction of the digital address system which he claims no one uses.

“He came, and the cedi skyrocketed to 17 cedis to a dollar, and he is the person that you are bringing to us? He brought a digital address system before he brought that, and took us 5 million dollars we had Google in this country. Everybody uses Google, that Ghana post whatever. Have you been using it?”, Solomon Owusu quizzed.

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Five convicted over KASSTECH Teacher assault to be sentenced on Jan 20

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Five convicted over KASSTECH Teacher assault to be sentenced on Jan 20

The Ghana Police Service have announced that five suspects who were accused of assaulting a teacher of Kade Senior High and Technical School (SHTS) have all been convicted.

According to the Police Service, the suspects were arrested from various hideouts and were arraigned before the Kade District Court.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Felix Nana Danquah, Isaac ‘Dubai’ Okai, Edward ‘Missed Call’ Baah, Maxwell ‘Ozil’ Kwasi Antwi, and Richmond ‘Star Boy’ Yeboah were arraigned in court.

The five suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, to wit assault, and assault.

All five suspects pleaded guilty and were convicted on their plea, with the court deferring sentencing to January 20, 2026.

Reports suggest the 2025 WASSCE students were arrested by the Cyber Security Unit of the Ghana Police Service and appeared in court today, January 7, 2026.

They were remanded into police custody pending a hearing on January 20, 2026.

In a viral video shared on X, five students were seen being transported out of the Kade Circuit Court after they were remanded into police custody.

Reports suggest the attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for the teachers who prevented them from cheating during the 2025 WASSCE.

In a post on social media SIKAOFFICAL stated, “Five suspects have been remanded by the Kade Circuit Court in connection with the violent attack on Mr. Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School in the Eastern Region.

The suspects, arrested by the Cyber Security Unit of the Ghana Police Service, appeared in court today, January 7, 2026, and were remanded into police custody pending a hearing on January 20, 2026.

According to reports, the attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for the teacher’s firm supervision during the 2025 WASSCE, which prevented examination malpractice”.

It will be recalled that last year October 2025, a viral video captured students reportedly attacking the teacher after he refused to allow them to cheat in exams.

Reports later surfaced that the parents of the students reached an out-of-court settlement with the teacher.

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Watch – US-based Ghanaian security guard stabbed to death in New York

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Watch – US-based Ghanaian security guard stabbed to death in New York

George Ennin, a 53-year-old Ghanaian security guard living in the Bronx, New York, was fatally stabbed to death.

Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, in front of 3077 Third Ave. in the Mott Haven section around 2 p.m.

George Ennin, in a viral CCTV footage shared on X, was captured walking to work his first day back after a month-long vacation in Ghana when the suspect approached, kicked him, and stabbed him multiple times.

Surveillance video captured the incident; George Ennin walked about 29 steps seeking help before collapsing.

George Ennin is said to have died at Lincoln Hospital.

Suspect Sean Jones, 38, a repeat offender with 20 prior arrests, mostly robberies and assaults has since been arrested and charged with mùrder, mànslàughter, and crìmìnal possession of a weapon.

George Ennin, according to reports, is the father of two teenage daughters living.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic news stated, “Why should someone with 20 prior arrests of assault and murder be living among humans in broad day light”.

“Hmm, when your village people say they won’t rest until you die, they can even let a madman leave his chains to come and destroy you. There are cameras everywhere, and on a normal day like ambulance 🚑 would have located him in time to save him, but this is how the devil planned it, hmm. May God protect us”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Why are there psychopaths walking free everywhere these days, looking for people to hurt, and yet the government’s system is doing nothing to protect normal people”.

“Tragic and heartbreaking. It really makes you question the “American dream” narrative, risking your life in a country where repeat offenders roam free and violence feels random. One has to ask: is migrating into this kind of system really worth it anymore?”, a netizen added.

One more netizen wrote, “I sometimes wonder why there are no reported robberies, murders, manslaughter, or other major crimes in these Arabian countries. Say what you will about their methods, but they work. This criminal wouldn’t have gotten the chance to commit such a horrible crime again, because he’d be six feet under”.

Additionaly one more X user stated, “This is absolutely heartbreaking. A hardworking father and immigrant, just back from visiting family in Ghana, randomly att@cked and murderéd on his way to workon his first shift back.

Rest in peace, George Ennin. My deepest condolences to his daughters and loved ones.

And how on earth is a guy with 20 prior arrests (mostly violent robberies and assaults) still walking the streets to do this?”

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Man, 26, burnt to death at Assin Fosu

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Man, 26, burnt to death at Assin Fosu

A 26-year-old man identified as Efutu has been burnt to death in a suspected arson attack at Assin Fosu.

Reports suggest the incident occurred on Thursday morning when fire swept through his wooden structure.

The firefighters and police who responded to a distress call from residents around 0700 hours discovered his charred body.

Rosemond Duncan, the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of the Assin Fosu District Crime Officer, revealed that the Ghana National Fire Service were called in to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had already consumed the wooden structure upon their arrival.

However, some residents of the area are suspicious of a foul play, alleging that a group of mechanics in the area had previously threatened to burn Efutu alive as they accused him of stealing from their shops.

One resident alleged, “It’s no surprise. The fitters warned they would burn him or drive him out. That’s why we believe they intentionally set the place on fire”.

Other residents also claimed the fire might have been accidental, as they alleged Efutu was behaving erratically while smoking.

Some friends of the deceased confronted the police with sticks and clubs, demanding the immediate arrest of the mechanics, which led to tension flaring up.

Rosemond Duncan, the ASP, confirmed that the body had been deposited at the St Francis Xavier Hospital morgue while investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

In other news, the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in his late 30s for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.

Reports suggest that the murder happened in Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, a community in the Central Region.

The victim has been identified as Sister Yaa.

According to reports, the deceased victim was cut on the face with a cutlass by the accused, and he also hit Sister Yaa’s head on a block.

The suspect is said to be in Police custody as the investigation into the murder case proceeds.

In a Facebook post by GHOne TV on January 7, 2025 stated, “A man in his late 30s has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Sister Yaa, at Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, Central Region.

Police say he attacked her after she denied him sex, cutting her face with a cutlass and smashing her head with a concrete block. The suspect is in custody, and investigations are ongoing…”

“I cannot explain why ICE decided to pick Ofori-Atta up” –  Frank Davies

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“I cannot explain why ICE decided to pick Ofori-Atta up” –  Frank Davies

A lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has said he cannot explain why his client was picked up and detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team in the United States is working to have his immigration case resolved.

He revealed a decision why be made by ICE   in the coming days.

Frank Davies asserted that Ofori-Atta had filed a petition for an extension of his U.S. immigration status, but despite this, he has been detained at the ICE  Caroline Detention Facility.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, January 8, Frank Davies stated, “The little I know from our counterpart lawyers in the U.S., limited as it is, is that he’s put in a petition for an extension of his immigration status, and contingent upon that, ICE, for whatever reason, picked him up”.

 “I cannot explain why they have decided to pick him up and detain him.”

“They are working to have this matter determined expeditiously. In the fullness of time, maybe in the next day or two, we will all get to know what decision has been taken,” he said.

However, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Ghanaian activist and lawyer, has told Ghanaians that the embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request.

The lawyer highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta was arrested for overstaying his visa.

In a post on social media X, on January 8, 2026, Barker-Vormawor stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over our extradition request. He was arrested for overstaying his visa”.

He further clarified that Ken Ofori-Atta is “liable to being deported. Not extradited”.

The remarks follows a public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026,  which revealed that Ofori-Atta’s detention is linked to questions surrounding his continued stay in the United States, rather than any criminal wrongdoing.

According to them, Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which, in US immigration law, allows an individual to remain in the country beyond the validity of their original visa while it is considered.

The public notice read, “The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday (6 January 2026), detained the former Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States. His US legal team is in contact with ICE and expects the matter to be resolved expeditiously,”

“Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorises a person to stay in the US legally beyond the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common.

“The public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible,” the public notice further read.

“Deploy the hard decisions, Ghana has been needing for so long” – Mahama told

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“Deploy the hard decisions, Ghana has been needing for so long” – Mahama told

Kwaku Kwarteng, the Member of Parliament for Obuasi West, has told President John Dramani Mahama to deploy the hard decisions Ghana has been yearning for so long.

According to Kwaku Kwarteng, President Mahama must take bold and difficult economic decisions without fear of losing an election.

He stressed that Mahama is in a uniquely positioned to do long-overdue reforms needed to address Ghana’s wage bill and interest payments.

Kwaku Kwarteng added that so far, the current approach being used is very much business as usual.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, January 8, Kwaku Kwarteng stated, “The suggestion that once you are tough, once you go after people who pay their taxes, once you rein in expenditure, somehow, you are going to lose an election, I do not believe that. And I think President Mahama is in the unique position to do the reforms I am calling for.

“So far, I have not seen much. I have yet to see any clear change. If you look at the big items in our expenditure profile, the wage bill, interest payments, what are the policy positions or the changes the government is pursuing on these lines?

“If we cannot discuss clear changes, then it is very much business as usual. I take this opportunity to speak to the president and to say, you are not coming back, please deploy the hard decisions that this country has been needing for so long,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has once again reiterated his commitment to raising Ghana’s economy and governance to a level no succeeding government can reverse.

Speaking at the annual New Year School Conference on Tuesday, January 6, President Mahama expressed his determination to make his second term count.

According to President Mahama, Ghana must set an example at a time when democratic governance is under pressure in parts of Africa.

President Mahama stated, “I have decided to make this second mandate so graciously granted to me by Ghanaians count. I have pledged to raise our economy and governance to a level that no succeeding government can reverse.”

“In a region where democracy is backsliding, we must demonstrate that democracy works and that our people can have faith in their leaders to uphold their interests and create opportunities for national prosperity,” he stated.

He further assured Ghanaians that his administration would maintain fiscal saying, “I can assure Ghanaians also that we will not relax the current fiscal discipline and efficient management of the economy even in the election year of 2028”.

Mahama added, “It demands that we move beyond rhetoric to implementation, short-term fixes to long-term solutions, and beyond narrow interest to the national interest. Growth and consolidation must be permanent.

“We cannot build the Ghana we want if the progress made under one regime is reversed under another. Our economic development programmes must be medium to long-term. Our progress as a nation must transcend political seasons, and this is why I decided to make this second mandate, so graciously granted to me by Ghanaians count,” he said to applause.

BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss – Minority

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BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss – Minority

Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP, Patricia Appiagyei, speaking to the media on behalf of the caucus on Thursday, January 8, has accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, of the $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

Patricia Appiagyei criticised the BoG Governor for his failure in oversight and called for a thorough investigation and accountability.

According to the minority, the BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

On Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei addressed the press and fired shots at the BoG Governor, saying, “The institution that funds the Gold-for-Reserves programme, the institution whose balance sheet bears the $214 million loss. The institution that should have provided rigorous oversight, Under the Governor’s watch, these losses occurred.

“Excessive fees were allowed, trading losses mounted, controls failed, and when the IMF exposed these losses, the Bank of Ghana issued a press release dismissing the IMF’s concern instead of scrutiny.

“As Governor, he must answer. What oversight did the Bank of Ghana provide, when did they become aware of losses and why defend and deny rather than investigate? Who approved the off-takers contract?

“Critically, as someone who benefitted from the nolle prosequi, does he not see the public concern when accountability questions arise again around politically exposed actors?” she said.

The minority remarks follow, Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), who has said any loss under the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) is not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Mr Gyamfi explained, “That program, any loss under it is not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod, neither is it attributable to mismanagement or incompetence by the BoG. Dr Asiamah [BoG boss] is a hero; he and that wonderful team at BoG, they have not, through mismanagement or incompetence cause any loss”.

“So we are not saying we have not made a loss, but somebody has made a loss through mismanagement. No, that is the policy design, and it is so sad that those under whom the policy was introduced are now feeling ignorant about the policy objects and the policy design,” he added.

Sammy Gyamfi further clarified that the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) is being run by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the Gold-for-Reserves programme is not an operation designed or owned by GoldBod.

He added, “The Gold-for-Reserves programme we have been running this year is a Bank of Ghana programme introduced in 2022.

“It is funded by the Bank of Ghana, and it has always sat in the books of the Bank of Ghana in 2022, 2023, and 2024, when the NPP was in power,” he stated.

“So where from this claim that it is the GoldBod that has made losses. An eight-month-old company now responsible for the losses of BoG?” he questioned.

“Take care of our GH¢13m legacy debt” – GBC to Mahama

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“Take care of our GH¢13m legacy debt” – GBC to Mahama

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) appealed to the government to help it settle its GH¢13m legacy debt.

The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, stated, “One issue that gives us sleepless nights is the legacy debt from ECG and NEDCO. These debts were not generated by GBC alone.

“In the past, when government agencies, including the military, police, and national security, shared power infrastructure at GBC, they drew electricity from the same source. When meters were later installed in GBC’s name, the debt started accumulating under GBC”.

“When we drew their attention, these agencies disconnected, leaving the accumulated debt for GBC to pay. Currently, we have paid GH¢5 million, but we still have an outstanding debt of GH¢13.6 million. We are appealing for the government to take care of this legacy debt,” he said.

Also, President John Dramani Mahama announced that discussions are ongoing in the cabinet regarding Ghana’s TV licence law.

Speaking during a visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Thursday, January 8, President Mahama proposed a public media levy, which he says can replace the TV Licence.

He revealed the government is exploring amendments to replace the current TV licence.

John Mahama stated, “There are a few suggestions we have with regard to the so-called TV licence. And I think that our thinking is going in the same direction to amend that law to make it a public media levy of some sort”.

“When we’re ready, we’ll be discussing at Cabinet, but we’ll discuss with you what our thinking is before we finally go to Parliament and amend the law,” he said.

“I’m sure that with some of the suggestions we’ve got, you’ll be able to raise the amount of funding that it brings in and make it better able to do your work,” the President added.

Meanwhile, the GTV admin last year launched social media attacks on some Members of parliament and also other influential Ghanaians who have failed to pay their TV license in recent weeks.

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has called on Ghanaians to pay their TV license fees.

According to the GBC, the state broadcaster must fulfil its mandate of providing quality content that reflects the country’s diversity.

The Director General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, has noted that the TV license fee has remained unchanged for years, and is essential for the corporation’s survival.

Furthermore, the GTV have faced a barrage of criticisms from frustrated Ghanaians following their inability to telecast the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifiers.

The administrator of GTV’s social media platforms revealed the station is unable to show the games due to the need to pay a hefty sum of $750,000 to acquire the rights to broadcast the matches.

In a post, the GTV social media admin stated, “It is easy to take a feed and show it live. What is not easy is coughing up $750,000 ( GH¢9.1M) to pay for it. It does not take a ‘useless station’ to produce football matches to FIFA standards. There are real issues we need to address. After the privileged few have finished watching the match on satellite TV, we can now talk about how to bring World Cup matches to the masses”.

The TV license fee was introduced by the British nearly 100 years ago as a legal requirement for all Ghanaians who own a television or radio.

The TV license fee stands at GH₵36 for one TV set annually and GH₵60 for two or more TV sets. In commercial and industrial setups like hotels, every single TV set attracts a fee of GH₵36 each.

“Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open” – Minority claims

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“Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open” – Minority claims

The Minority in Parliament has cried out over the alleged decline in national security during President Mahama’s administration.

According to the minority, crime has left citizens living in fear, with Ghanaians now sleeping with one eye open.

Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Minority Leader, attributed the situation to the Mahama government’s politicisation of the police service.

She claimed that armed robbery and violent crime have surged over the past year, with Ghana now grappling with deepening security challenges one year into President Mahama’s renewed mandate.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei stated, “Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open. The security situation has deteriorated, turning our once peaceful nation into one gripped by fear and uncertainty”.

“As of July 2025, Ghana had recorded about 628 armed robbery cases and 314 murders involving illicit arms in just half a year. Ghanaians no longer feel safe in their own homes. The duty to safeguard life and property has weakened under politicised policing and neglect of our security services,” she added.

Also, the Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, of the $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

Patricia Appiagyei criticised the BoG Governor for his failure in oversight and called for a thorough investigation and accountability.

According to the minority, the BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

On Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei addressed the press and fired shots at the BoG Governor, saying, “The institution that funds the Gold-for-Reserves programme, the institution whose balance sheet bears the $214 million loss. The institution that should have provided rigorous oversight, under the Governor’s watch, saw these losses occur.

“Excessive fees were allowed, trading losses mounted, controls failed, and when the IMF exposed these losses, the Bank of Ghana issued a press release dismissing the IMF’s concern instead of scrutiny.

“As Governor, he must answer. What oversight did the Bank of Ghana provide? When did they become aware of losses, and why defend and deny rather than investigate? Who approved the off-takers contract?

“Critically, as someone who benefitted from the nolle prosequi, does he not see the public concern when accountability questions arise again around politically exposed actors?” she said.

“Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request” – Barker-Vormawor

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“Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request” – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Ghanaian activist and lawyer, has told Ghanaians that the embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request.

The lawyer highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta was arrested for overstaying his visa.

In a post on social media X, on January 8, 2026, Barker-Vormawor stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over our extradition request. He was arrested for overstaying his visa”.

He further clarified that Ken Ofori-Atta is “liable to being deported. Not extradited”.

His remarks follow a public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026,  which revealed that Ofori-Atta’s detention is linked to questions surrounding his continued stay in the United States, rather than any criminal wrongdoing.

According to them, Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which, in US immigration law, allows an individual to remain in the country beyond the validity of their original visa while it is considered.

The public notice read, “The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday (6 January 2026), detained the former Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States. His US legal team is in contact with ICE and expects the matter to be resolved expeditiously,”

“Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorises a person to stay in the US legally beyond the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common.

“The public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible,” the public notice further read.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s being picked up ICE triggers a legal process that could lead to his removal from the country.

Meanwhile, Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed they plan to challenge efforts to deport their client following his detention by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Speaking to JoyNews, Frank Davies confirmed Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team in Ghana has filed a petition seeking an extension of his stay.

According to him, the application was filed to allow Ken Ofori-Atta continue his ongoing medical treatment.

Frank Davis stated, “He’s been there for a medical procedure, and he is still undergoing treatment in consultation with the medical team. He has been advised to remain and continue with the repetitive procedures being administered,” Frank Davies said.

“As it is customary, if you would like to remain in the jurisdiction beyond the limit of your visa, you will have to apply. Otherwise, your stay becomes illegal, and you would have to be repatriated,” he added.

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Public media levy can replace TV Licence – President Mahama

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Public media levy can replace TV Licence – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that discussions are ongoing in the cabinet regarding Ghana’s TV licence law.

Speaking during a visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Thursday, January 8, President Mahama proposed a public media levy, which he says can replace the TV Licence.

He revealed the government is exploring amendments to replace the current TV licence.

John Mahama stated, “There are a few suggestions we have with regard to the so-called TV licence. And I think that our thinking is going in the same direction to amend that law to make it a public media levy of some sort”.

“When we’re ready, we’ll be discussing at Cabinet, but we’ll discuss with you what our thinking is before we finally go to Parliament and amend the law,” he said.

“I’m sure that with some of the suggestions we’ve got, you’ll be able to raise the amount of funding that it brings in and make it better able to do your work,” the President added.

Also, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) appealed to the government to help it settle its GH¢13m legacy debt.

The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, stated, “One issue that gives us sleepless nights is the legacy debt from ECG and NEDCO. These debts were not generated by GBC alone.

“In the past, when government agencies, including the military, police, and national security, shared power infrastructure at GBC, they drew electricity from the same source. When meters were later installed in GBC’s name, the debt started accumulating under GBC”.

“When we drew their attention, these agencies disconnected, leaving the accumulated debt for GBC to pay. Currently, we have paid GH¢5 million, but we still have an outstanding debt of GH¢13.6 million. We are appealing for the government to take care of this legacy debt,” he said.

Meanwhile, the GTV admin last year launched social media attacks on some Members of parliament and also other influential Ghanaians who have failed to pay their TV license in recent weeks.

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has called on Ghanaians to pay their TV license fees.

According to the GBC, the state broadcaster must fulfil its mandate of providing quality content that reflects the country’s diversity.

The Director General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, has noted that the TV license fee has remained unchanged for years, and is essential for the corporation’s survival.

Furthermore, the GTV have faced a barrage of criticisms from frustrated Ghanaians following their inability to telecast the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifiers.

The administrator of GTV’s social media platforms revealed the station is unable to show the games due to the need to pay a hefty sum of $750,000 to acquire the rights to broadcast the matches.

In a post, the GTV social media admin stated, “It is easy to take a feed and show it live. What is not easy is coughing up $750,000 ( GH¢9.1M) to pay for it. It does not take a ‘useless station’ to produce football matches to FIFA standards. There are real issues we need to address. After the privileged few have finished watching the match on satellite TV, we can now talk about how to bring World Cup matches to the masses”.

The TV license fee was introduced by the British nearly 100 years ago as a legal requirement for all Ghanaians who own a television or radio.

The TV license fee stands at GH₵36 for one TV set annually and GH₵60 for two or more TV sets. In commercial and industrial setups like hotels, every single TV set attracts a fee of GH₵36 each.

“Joseph Yamin has not been treated fairly” –  Mustapha Gbande

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“Joseph Yamin has not been treated fairly” –  Mustapha Gbande

Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, has expressed disappointment in his party and government over how the NDC’s National Organiser Joseph Yamin has been treated.

It will be recalled that the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, in July this year, directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to launch a full-scale investigation into alleged illegal mining activities involving Joseph Yamin, the NDC’s National Organiser and Yakubu Abanga, the party’s National Vice Chairman.

According to Mustapha Gbande, Yamin is ready to face any security agency, including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), over the allegation levelled against him.

He, however, argued that the prudent thing to have been done over the allegation was for Yamin to be questioned by leaders of the NDC first.

Mustapha Gbande further claimed that some individuals are behind Joseph Yamin’s ordeal.

Speaking in a recent interview on UTV, Mustapha Gbande, “He (Yamin) is not a mean person; he is your national organiser. We are here. When the issues start coming up, they will come in grand style. NPP would have stopped what happened under President Akufo-Addo, but they didn’t have courageous people leading them.

“We have the courageous people, and when the die is cast, the resultant effect will be devastating. At least you are an appointee; it is only wise that the party that brought you… I can mention names, but I won’t. The CEOs, they know themselves,” he said.

“Nobody is afraid of the other; it is because of wisdom that everybody is quiet. It is wrong. What is wrong is condemnable, unacceptable, and it must be dismissed. And we must speak to it. When you are quiet, it doesn’t mean you are a coward. I’m not a coward.

“Man is born to die but once. It is because we are all in government, and should accord each other respect, which is why everybody is quiet, but I don’t think it was a fair treatment of Yamin. I don’t,” he fumed.

He added, “We are to use intelligence when it comes to law enforcement matters. If someone does something wrong, we have party leaders who should call and ask him, ‘Yamin, did you do what you are being accused of?’

“You can’t have a government that believes that I won’t protect party people. Nobody is asking you to shield a crime of a party person, and every day we educate party people not to get themselves involved in something that is criminal. Because when it gets there, the president will save you… it is only wise that if your party member does something, you call and ask him about it,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the convenor of the Anti-Galamsey Coalition, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser, Joseph Yamin, and the party’s National Vice Chairman, Yakubu Abanga, over their alleged connection in illegal mining.

Dr Ashigbey noted that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has failed to apprehend the two NDC executives despite the directives from the Attorney-General and Minister.

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“You can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years, you’ll still not have buyers” – Bawumia’s camp told

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“You can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years, you’ll still not have buyers” – Bawumia’s camp told

Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has told the Bawumia’s camp that they can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years and still they not have buyers.

Speaking on Joy Prime, Solomon Owusu asserted that Dr Bawumia’s camp keeps claiming he is the most marketed person in the NPP, so he must be retained as flagbearer.

Solomon Owusu stated, “I hear my brothers, especially from the Bawumia camp, have been marketed. You could be a pork, this illustration my brother Ebo Buckman always uses, it is real, it is a living example.

You could be marketing pork in the Zongos or the Muslim community for 100 years, and you will still not have buyers. The fact that you are consistently sending pork to the muslim community does not mean… who is going to change”.

Solomon Owusu highlighted that Bawumia promised to stabilise and to make Ghanaians ‘ lives better, but failed.

He added, “No wind will blow when they remember what pork has done to them, when they remember that this was the same man who told us that when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose them and that he was coming to stabilise our economy and make Ghanaians live a better life”.

He further criticised Dr Bawumia over the cedi skyrocketing under the former NPP government and his introduction of the digital address system which he claims no one uses.

“He came, and the cedi skyrocketed to 17 cedis to a dollar, and he is the person that you are bringing to us? He brought a digital address system before he brought that, and took us 5 million dollars we had Google in this country. Everybody uses Google, that Ghana post whatever. Have you been using it?”, Solomon Owusu quizzed.

Also, Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has quizzed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on how they could parade the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as one of their candidates ahead of their primaries.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia helped former president Akufo-Addo unleash terror on Ghanaians.

He stressed that Dr Bawumia is deeply tainted by the economic and governance decisions of the Akufo-Addo era.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that on what record is Dr Bawumia going to campaign on after years of Ghanaians going through hardship under the Akufo-Addo Bawumia administration.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu stated, “This whole range of candidates, it tells me one thing: the NPP is not ready for the 2028 election. They are not ready. This is the tone-deaf attitude that got them into opposition in the first place.

How can you parade Bawumia? Bawumia, who is a feather with Akufo-Addo? Such a man who helped Akufo-Addo to unleash terror on us, economic doldrums, right? Haircuts, left-right-centre. When… where is he going to get a better record to campaign? You have to bring somebody who is not tainted,” he said.

He added, “When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

“Bryan Acheampong, who wanted to take our hotels for a song. Bryan Acheampong wanted to take our hotels for a song, but for the leadership of Okudzeto, who mobilised Ghanaians. He will loot us dry. Bryan Acheampong will loot us dry,” he stated.

“He’s a good guy, but when you’re looking for a president, there must be that spark. He has not postured himself as someone who can be the father of the nation,” he said.

“Kwabena Agyapong, I have nothing to say that particularly. It’s just that his time is gone, that’s it,” he stated.

“They should bring the youngster, bring Boamah, so that he will contest 2028, lose, and then by 2032 everyone will say, ‘Yes, now he’s ripe,’” he stated.

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“NDC has only 2026 to work” – Bawumia’s Special Aide

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“NDC has only 2026 to work” – Bawumia’s Special Aide

Ellen Ama Daaku, a special aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has only 2026 to work.

According to Ellen Ama Daaku, the NDC has only one year to work, adding that starting from 2027, the party will be jostling for who succeeds President John Dramani Mahama.

The Special Aide, Dr Bawumia, is quoted by GHOne to have said, “NDC HAS ONLY 2026 to work. From next year till 2028, it will be a battle over who replaces President Mahama”.

Some Ghanaian X user reacting to Ellen Ama’s remarks stated, “The NDC can walk and chew gum at the same time.  President Mahama will be busy at work (without the distraction of seeking another term), cementing his legacy, while others will be battling to redefine the NDC to win the hearts and mandate of the Ghanaian voters”.

“They just can’t wait to see the NDC flop because of their selfish interest💔😭if you love Ghana, love NDC because they are doing well”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Even if they fail to work, the NPP can’t be their replacement anytime soon, get that one clear”.

“And what will the President be doing 🤔?? Everything should not be about elections. Focus on nation building!”, another X user added.

One more X user added, “She thinks NDC is as disorganised and undisciplined as NPP. Mahama is more sensibly responsible in leadership than Akufo-Addo, whose modus operandi is divide and rule”.

Additioanlly a netizen stated, “I wonder why your big head no dey tell you say if Mahama fails den your NPP ain’t an option. It will be a slap on democratic governance in Ghana. Continue fooling with your big head like Abokobi junction”

Meanwhile, Musa Dankwa, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has revealed that the majority of NDC supporters prefer Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to be elected Flagbearer over Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

He revealed the NDC respondents did not want Dr Bawumia to emerge victorious as the NPP’s presidential candidate in the January 31 presidential election.

The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, in a Facebook post sharing the findings, stated, “ The social media poll shows the majority of NDC voters and floating voters now prefer Kennedy Agyapong than Dr Bawumia, contrary to previous polling data.”

The Global InfoAnalytics results showed nearly 40% of NDC respondents said they preferred Kennedy Agyapong as the NPP’s 2028 flagbearer, compared with 33% for Dr Bawumia and 14% for Kwabena Agyapong.

He further revealed that floating voters expressed similar preferences, with 38% opting for Kennedy Agyapong, while 32% chose Dr Bawumia.

In all the polls so far conducted by the Global InfoAnalytics, this is the only poll with Kennedy Agyapong leading Dr Bawumia.

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team plotting to challenge his deportation

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team plotting to challenge his deportation

Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed they plan to challenge efforts to deport their client following his detention by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) revealed that Ofori-Atta’s detention is linked to questions surrounding his continued stay in the United States, rather than any criminal wrongdoing.

According to them, Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which, in US immigration law, allows an individual to remain in the country beyond the validity of their original visa while it is considered.

The public notice read, “The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday (6 January 2026), detained the former Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States. His US legal team is in contact with ICE and expects the matter to be resolved expeditiously,”

“Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorises a person to stay in the US legally beyond the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common.

“The public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible,” the public notice further read.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s being picked up ICE triggers a legal process that could lead to his removal from the country.

Speaking to JoyNews, Frank Davies confirmed Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team in Ghana has filed a petition seeking an extension of his stay.

According to him, the application was filed to allow Ken Ofori-Atta continue his ongoing medical treatment.

Frank Davis stated, “He’s been there for a medical procedure, and he is still undergoing treatment in consultation with the medical team. He has been advised to remain and continue with the repetitive procedures being administered,” Frank Davies said.

“As it is customary, if you would like to remain in the jurisdiction beyond the limit of your visa, you will have to apply. Otherwise, your stay becomes illegal, and you would have to be repatriated,” he added.

Meanwhile, reports suggest ICE is currently holding Ken Ofori-Atta at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia.

The facility, previously a Peumansend Creek Regional Jail, was repurposed into an immigration detention centre.

The site sits on approximately 150 acres of land and is located about four miles north of Fort A.P. Hill along Route 301.

It houses a capacity of 336 undocumented adult immigrants and consists of seven buildings.

One of the residential units is designated for women with five male detainees, with each unit equipped with televisions and recreational facilities, while others have televisions installed inside individual cells.

Agogo Assembly Member found dead hanging from his ceiling    

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Agogo Assembly Member found dead hanging from his ceiling    

The Assembly Member for the Agogo Apentenyinase Electoral Area, Kwabena Osei, has died.

Reports suggest that the Assembly Member for the Agogo Apentenyinase Electoral Area in the Asante Akyem North Municipality in the Ashanti Region died by suicide.

According to reports, the Agogo Assembly Member was found hanging from the ceiling of his home on Wednesday, January 7, at around 9:00 p.m.

The Presiding Member for the Asante Akyem North Municipality, Frank Gyamfi cornfirmed the news.

He described Kwabena Osei the Agogo Assembly Member as a young and promising leader.

The Presiding Member revealed he had spoken to Kwabena Osei on private issues on Sunday before the incident.

Frank Gyamfi stated, “I received a message from some of my colleagues that one of our assembly members, Kwabena Osei, is no more. I was shocked when I heard of his demise because I had spoken with him on Sunday.

“They are saying it is a suicide, but whether he committed it himself or it was done by somebody else, we cannot confirm. I do not want to preempt what the police will uncover, but he had been hanged,” he said.

In related news, last year, Prince Nkrumah, also known as Sir Skinny, an ICT teacher at Ansah Redeemed Basic School in Assin Fosu, allegedly died by suicide.

According to reports, the ICT Teacher’s suicide is suspected to be over a broken heart.

The information gathered from sources says he took a weedicide after the woman he had supported through nursing school ended their relationship upon graduation.

Prince Nkrumah was found lifeless in his room after failing to report to school.

He was found dead with a note believed to be from him, reportedly asking his family for forgiveness.

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